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W6 SMJ

2002 BMW M3

Silver Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jun 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

139,388 mi
Last recorded139,388 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2026
Typical for 2002 BMW M377,945 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW6 SMJ
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2026 139,388 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine and gearbox covered in oil, burning oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2025 137,310 miles
Pass 24 May 2024 135,663 miles

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 May 2023 133,127 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 31 May 2022 130,706 miles
Fail 31 May 2022 130,706 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 May 2021 125,673 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Jun 2020 105,585 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2020 105,582 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 May 2019 95,555 miles
Pass 8 May 2018 88,069 miles
Fail 8 May 2018 88,069 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 9 May 2017 85,209 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

oil level high

Pass 4 May 2016 81,577 miles
Pass 5 May 2015 76,610 miles
Fail 5 May 2015 76,610 miles

Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 13 May 2014 67,332 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 7 May 2013 62,437 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 May 2013 62,437 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2012 58,283 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2012 58,283 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 10 May 2011 52,470 miles

front and rear brake discs becoming worn and lipped

inspection covers fitted to underside of vehicle

rear differential misting up

Pass 17 Apr 2010 47,057 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2009 41,967 miles
Pass 6 May 2008 35,463 miles

both rear tyres on limit

Pass 28 Jul 2007 31,369 miles

parking brake on o/s/r on minumum preformce

Pass 28 Jul 2006 27,060 miles

How Reliable is the BMW M3?

Based on 440,678 MOT tests across 34,038 vehicles.

80.8%
Pass Rate
3,682
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
34,038
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 14,421
Brake pipe excessively corroded 7,386
coil spring incomplete 5,157
coil spring fractured 4,494
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 3,944
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W6 SMJ is a 2002 BMW M3 in Silver with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2002 BMW M3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.4% with a typical mileage of 77,945 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW M3 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 14,421 recorded failures. If you're considering buying W6 SMJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW M3 typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 24 years old, this BMW M3 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was W6 SMJ registered?

W6 SMJ is a 2002 BMW M3, first registered on 5 November 2002.

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