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WJ02 FYT

2002 BMW M3

Silver Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

161,794 mi
Last recorded161,794 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2025
Typical for 2002 BMW M377,945 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ02 FYT
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2025 161,794 miles

Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipes front to rear corroded in several places (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both lower sills corroded around jacking points (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres perished on outer sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipes over rear subframe corroded in several places (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Jun 2024 161,729 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Cracking starting between drilled holes (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Cracking starting between drilled holes (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipes over rear diff on both N/S & O/S (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 6 Jun 2024 161,716 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Cracking starting between drilled holes (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Cracking starting between drilled holes (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipes over rear diff on both N/S & O/S (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 Jun 2023 160,601 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2021 158,941 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2020 157,092 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2020 157,092 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Oct 2019 156,515 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main feed (1.1.11 (c))

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

undertray fitted

Fail 16 Sep 2019 156,490 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main feed (1.1.11 (c))

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

undertray fitted

Pass 30 Aug 2018 154,107 miles

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

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

undertray fitted

Fail 29 Aug 2018 154,107 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

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

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

undertray fitted

Pass 30 Aug 2017 147,362 miles

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

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

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 17 Aug 2016 136,287 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2016 136,282 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure bolt (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Sep 2015 128,175 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2015 128,175 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 23 Aug 2014 119,010 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2013 117,584 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2012 117,045 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2010 111,570 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2009 98,255 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2008 87,003 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2007 78,018 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2006 70,454 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2006 64,963 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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 FYT is a 2002 BMW M3 in Silver with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 FYT, 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 FYT registered?

WJ02 FYT is a 2002 BMW M3, first registered on 24 April 2002.

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