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WX02 MDY

2002 BMW M3

Silver Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2025
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

122,814 mi
Last recorded122,814 miles
Recorded on23 May 2024
Typical for 2002 BMW M377,945 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWX02 MDY
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 May 2024 122,814 miles
Pass 18 May 2023 122,551 miles
Pass 19 May 2022 122,370 miles
Pass 15 May 2021 121,854 miles
Pass 19 May 2020 121,284 miles
Pass 25 May 2019 120,425 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 May 2018 118,956 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2017 117,854 miles
Fail 24 May 2017 117,778 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2016 116,357 miles
Pass 19 May 2015 115,031 miles

o/s/f tyre splitting on inside side wall

rear exhaust clamp broken and corroded

Pass 24 May 2014 113,588 miles

rear exhaust clamps broken

Fail 22 May 2013 112,045 miles

Exhaust rear silencer clamps cracked. System still secure.

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

O/S/R suspension coil spring fractured at the extreme end of the coil.

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 22 May 2013 112,045 miles

Exhaust rear silencer clamps cracked. System still secure.

O/S/R suspension coil spring fractured at the extreme end of the coil.

Pass 10 Jul 2012 106,799 miles

o/s/r tyre starting to crack

rear coil springs broken but seated correctly

rear exhaust bracket corroded

Fail 6 Jul 2012 106,744 miles

Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2012 105,823 miles

fuel cap seal starting to crack

rear exhaust clamps broken but still secure

Fail 1 Jun 2012 105,535 miles

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

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

fuel cap seal starting to crack

rear exhaust clamps broken but still secure

Pass 7 Jun 2011 95,220 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2010 85,761 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2009 80,461 miles
Pass 22 May 2008 76,134 miles

o/s/f h/lamp lense cover cracked

Fail 21 May 2008 76,134 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

o/s/f h/lamp lense cover cracked

Pass 19 May 2007 71,305 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2006 65,638 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2006 65,638 miles

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

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

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

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

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

alternator belt cracked

front tyres worn unevenly

rear discs corroded

slight runout on both front discs

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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WX02 MDY is a 2002 BMW M3 in Silver with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 WX02 MDY, 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 WX02 MDY registered?

WX02 MDY is a 2002 BMW M3, first registered on 7 March 2002.

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