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WM02 FHZ

2002 BMW M3

Yellow Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

58,647 mi
Last recorded58,647 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2020
Typical for 2002 BMW M377,945 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWM02 FHZ
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2002
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2020 58,647 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2019 57,263 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2018 56,039 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2017 54,161 miles

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (3.7.B.3)

all brake pipes slightly corroded and some covered

both sides rear shock slightly damping

rear DIF slightly oil leak

under vehicle suspension/braking components slightly corroded

Fail 12 Apr 2017 54,161 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (3.7.B.3)

all brake pipes slightly corroded and some covered

both sides rear shock slightly damping

rear DIF slightly oil leak

under vehicle suspension/braking components slightly corroded

Pass 25 Sep 2015 52,395 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2015 52,385 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 5 Sep 2014 50,020 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2014 50,020 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 10 Sep 2013 47,772 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 10 Sep 2013 47,772 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2012 46,502 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2011 43,989 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2010 41,042 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 11 Sep 2010 41,042 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 25 Jul 2009 34,802 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 17 Jul 2009 34,579 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 13 Aug 2008 23,886 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2007 15,509 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2006 8,729 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2005 4,522 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2005 4,522 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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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WM02 FHZ is a 2002 BMW M3 in Yellow with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 WM02 FHZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WM02 FHZ registered?

WM02 FHZ is a 2002 BMW M3, first registered on 16 August 2002.

Is WM02 FHZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for WM02 FHZ shows 22 tests with a 68.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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