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WG02 FCE

2002 BMW M3

Silver Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Sep 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

84,072 mi
Last recorded84,072 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 2002 BMW M377,945 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2025 84,072 miles

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

Fail 23 Aug 2025 84,048 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm bush cover deteriorated

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

Pass 3 Jun 2024 83,918 miles

Both rear tyres slight inside edge wear

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm bush cover deteriorated

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

Pass 3 Jun 2023 83,747 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported retaining clip faulty for flexible brake hose (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 7 Jun 2022 83,395 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

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

o/s/r bottom hub bush dust cover deteriorated

Fail 31 May 2022 83,395 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage attachment bracket/mounting fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

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

o/s/r bottom hub bush dust cover deteriorated

Pass 26 Apr 2019 83,335 miles

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

Fail 30 Mar 2019 83,335 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive differential seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

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

bolts securing catalytic converter to exhaust corroded away to almost nothing

rear brake discs surface corrosion

Pass 13 Mar 2018 82,616 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2018 82,616 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Fail 22 Jun 2017 79,289 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2016 75,156 miles
Pass 27 May 2015 72,184 miles

Oil leak

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

Pass 31 May 2014 71,114 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

REAR DIFF IS DAMP IN OIL

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 May 2013 69,229 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)

rear silencer clamps are rusted thur 3 out of 4

Fail 11 May 2013 69,229 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

rear silencer clamps are rusted thur 3 out of 4

Pass 27 Apr 2012 64,973 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 21 Apr 2011 60,359 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2011 60,359 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 30 Apr 2010 54,181 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2009 47,812 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Pass 1 May 2008 42,885 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2007 33,446 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2007 33,236 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 7 Oct 2005 24,237 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2005 24,237 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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 FCE is a 2002 BMW M3 in Silver with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 FCE, 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 WG02 FCE registered?

WG02 FCE is a 2002 BMW M3, first registered on 28 June 2002.

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