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WO02 PLV

2002 BMW M3

Yellow Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jun 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

88,463 mi
Last recorded88,463 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2026
Typical for 2002 BMW M377,945 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWO02 PLV
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2002
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2026 88,463 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2025 87,901 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2024 87,277 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2023 86,866 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2022 86,329 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2021 86,044 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2020 85,200 miles
Pass 30 May 2019 84,150 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2018 83,785 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2017 81,694 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2016 80,324 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2013 78,073 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2012 73,957 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2011 70,303 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2010 63,104 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2009 60,480 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 22 Feb 2008 57,520 miles

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

Fail 27 Feb 2007 47,311 miles

Both wipers slightly smeary.

Damage to O/S/F wing, not sufficient to foul tyre or cause sharp edges.

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Stone chip in O/S lower edge of screen, Outside wipers sweep.

Pass 27 Feb 2007 47,311 miles

Both wipers slightly smeary.

Damage to O/S/F wing, not sufficient to foul tyre or cause sharp edges.

Nail in offside rear tyre

Stone chip in O/S lower edge of screen, Outside wipers sweep.

Pass 28 Feb 2006 35,610 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2006 35,610 miles

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

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

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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WO02 PLV is a 2002 BMW M3 in Yellow with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 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 WO02 PLV, 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 WO02 PLV registered?

WO02 PLV is a 2002 BMW M3, first registered on 6 March 2002.

Is WO02 PLV safe to buy?

The MOT history for WO02 PLV shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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