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WG51 HBK

2002 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jun 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

126,279 mi
Last recorded126,279 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2026
Typical for 2002 BMW M377,945 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG51 HBK
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2026 126,279 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2025 126,152 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2024 125,717 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Jun 2024 125,709 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2023 124,954 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Jun 2022 124,020 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 24 Jun 2021 123,757 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2020 120,891 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2019 114,593 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2018 109,138 miles

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 25 Feb 2017 100,497 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Feb 2017 100,497 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 17 Feb 2016 95,159 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2016 95,159 miles

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure unit fits front bottom arm // broken (2.4.G.1)

Pass 10 Feb 2015 91,838 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2014 83,256 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

inner rear exhaust clamp broken

slight corrosion in rear brake discs

slight play within o/s of steering rack

Fail 12 Feb 2014 83,237 miles

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

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

inner rear exhaust clamp broken

slight corrosion in rear brake discs

slight play within o/s of steering rack

Fail 24 Jan 2013 69,136 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

all indicator & side repeater bulbs faded

front brake discs very worn

n/s/r tyre 2.5mm --- o/s/r tyre 3mm

Pass 24 Jan 2013 69,136 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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

all indicator & side repeater bulbs faded

front brake discs very worn

n/s/r tyre 2.5mm --- o/s/r tyre 3mm

Pass 17 Feb 2012 61,396 miles

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)

Pass 14 Feb 2011 58,908 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2010 57,559 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2008 56,365 miles

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

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

slight lift in o/s inner rack arm

Pass 27 Nov 2007 54,173 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2006 50,697 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2006 46,525 miles

both front tyres 3mm

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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WG51 HBK is a 2002 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 WG51 HBK, 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 WG51 HBK registered?

WG51 HBK is a 2002 BMW M3, first registered on 16 January 2002.

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The MOT history for WG51 HBK shows 26 tests with a 80.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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