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WJ02 CYX

2002 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2024
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

144,153 mi
Last recorded144,153 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2023
Typical for 2002 BMW M377,945 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ02 CYX
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2023 144,153 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rears (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 4 May 2019 136,017 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2017 124,778 miles

Windscreen cracked but not affecting drivers view

Pass 12 Jun 2014 125,826 miles

corrosion to the front and rear brake discs

exhaust system corroded and slight blow

front windowscreen cracked but not effecting drivers view

Pass 31 May 2013 118,682 miles

Crack in windowscreen but out of drivers view

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

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

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

Fail 24 May 2013 118,624 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Crack in windowscreen but out of drivers view

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

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2012 112,001 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 6 May 2011 103,265 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Fail 6 May 2011 103,265 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2010 96,654 miles

aux belt worn

cat heat shield loose

Pass 12 Feb 2009 88,339 miles

rear trailing arm bushes slightly worn

Pass 18 Oct 2008 85,800 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2007 70,797 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2006 54,732 miles

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

Fail 21 Aug 2006 54,732 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 31 Mar 2006 49,858 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Mar 2006 49,648 miles

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

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

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

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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WJ02 CYX is a 2002 BMW M3 in Blue with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 WJ02 CYX, 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 WJ02 CYX registered?

WJ02 CYX is a 2002 BMW M3, first registered on 27 March 2002.

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