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WG02 DDV

2002 BMW M3

Silver Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

138,568 mi
Last recorded138,568 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2026
Typical for 2002 BMW M377,945 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG02 DDV
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2026 138,568 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2025 134,490 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2024 131,003 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

fuel cap seal perished/deteriorated

Fail 5 Feb 2024 130,996 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

fuel cap seal perished/deteriorated

Pass 8 Feb 2023 126,516 miles

Offside Rear petrol cap seal perishing

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

under trays and engine covers fitted

Fail 8 Feb 2023 126,516 miles

Offside Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear petrol cap seal perishing

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

under trays and engine covers fitted

Pass 11 Feb 2022 121,424 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm tread left (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated cv joint slightly leaking grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm tread left (5.2.3 (e))

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

underside corroded

vehicle fitted with under body covers preventing full inspection

vehicle fitted with under bonnet covers preventing full inspection

Nearside Front Inner inner sidewall damaged from tyre being run on flat

Fail 2 Feb 2022 121,423 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn Anti rollbar D bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting rear boot floor excessively cracked (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Power steering component insecure (2.1.5 (d) (i))

Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm tread left (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated cv joint slightly leaking grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm tread left (5.2.3 (e))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive sump plug leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

underside corroded

vehicle fitted with under body covers preventing full inspection

vehicle fitted with under bonnet covers preventing full inspection

Nearside Front Inner inner sidewall damaged from tyre being run on flat

Pass 29 Jan 2021 116,660 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

under trays fitted preventing complete under vehicle inspection

Fail 22 Jan 2021 116,660 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded around fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative detached (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended does not release when tension applied to belt (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded around fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Power steering component leaking leaking from cooler in front of radiator (2.1.5 (a))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Hydraulic brake calliper leaking and braking performance affected bleed nipple wet (1.1.16 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Hydraulic brake calliper leaking and braking performance affected bleed nipple wet (1.1.16 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

under trays fitted preventing complete under vehicle inspection

Pass 18 Aug 2017 106,630 miles

Both Rear metal brake pipes are heavily corroded.(Borderline pass)

Offside Rear tyre worn below the legal tread depth limit on the inner edge.

Fail 11 Aug 2017 106,630 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Both Rear metal brake pipes are heavily corroded.(Borderline pass)

Offside Rear tyre worn below the legal tread depth limit on the inner edge.

Pass 15 Jul 2016 93,326 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear metal brake pipes are corroded.

Fail 9 Jul 2016 93,017 miles

Nearside Front Inner Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear metal brake pipes are corroded.

Pass 1 Jun 2015 80,698 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2014 59,998 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Jun 2013 62,228 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2013 62,228 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

rear diff leeking out of drive seals

rear silencer clamp broken but exhaust surcure

Pass 26 Nov 2012 57,045 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2012 57,045 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 27 Jun 2012 52,996 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 29 Jun 2011 43,825 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Jun 2010 37,194 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2009 30,463 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2008 24,221 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2007 19,091 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2006 15,067 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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WG02 DDV 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 70.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 WG02 DDV, 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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WG02 DDV is a 2002 BMW M3, first registered on 9 July 2002.

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