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2002 BMW M3

Silver Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Sep 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

67,542 mi
Last recorded67,542 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2025
Typical for 2002 BMW M377,945 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWH02 BMW
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2025 67,542 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2024 66,335 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2023 64,725 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2021 62,853 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2020 58,550 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2019 54,565 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2018 52,665 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2017 49,024 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2016 43,595 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2015 38,731 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2014 33,996 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2013 30,519 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 13 Jul 2012 27,663 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2011 23,773 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 28 Jul 2010 20,955 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)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 30 Jul 2009 20,044 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2008 18,662 miles

air bag light on

Fail 28 Aug 2008 18,662 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

air bag light on

Pass 24 Aug 2007 15,981 miles

air bag warning lamp on

slight damage to the offside rear tyres outer side wall

Pass 30 Aug 2006 12,223 miles

air bag light stops on

offside rear shock absorber dustcover adrift

slight damage to offside rear tyre

Pass 1 Sep 2005 8,174 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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WH02 BMW is a 2002 BMW M3 in Silver with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 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 WH02 BMW, 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 WH02 BMW registered?

WH02 BMW is a 2002 BMW M3, first registered on 1 September 2002.

Is WH02 BMW safe to buy?

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