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XX02 GXX

2002 BMW M3

Silver Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Sep 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

115,790 mi
Last recorded115,790 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2025
Typical for 2002 BMW M377,945 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXX02 GXX
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2025 115,790 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2024 115,010 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2023 113,353 miles

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively needs attention. (1.6 (d))

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively needs attention. (1.6 (d))

Offside Front jacking block is missing

Offside Rear Fuel cap/sealing device perished

Pass 8 Sep 2022 111,362 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff. pinion seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2021 109,857 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Sep 2020 107,627 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bottom (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bottom (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 May 2019 105,499 miles
Fail 13 May 2019 105,499 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

handbrake travel becoming high

Pass 9 May 2018 100,050 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

handbrake has travel at lever

middle to rear exhaust clamps broken but not loose or blowing

Fail 24 Apr 2018 100,050 miles

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

Direction indicator incorrect colour both front (1.4.A.2f)

Direction indicator incorrect colour both rear (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded at flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded at flexi (3.6.B.2c)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

handbrake has travel at lever

middle to rear exhaust clamps broken but not loose or blowing

Pass 15 Apr 2017 93,646 miles
Pass 6 May 2016 91,905 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

check engine lamp on

Pass 24 Jun 2015 86,931 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2014 85,043 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2013 72,957 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2012 67,692 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2012 67,692 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 7 Apr 2011 64,421 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2010 60,598 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2009 53,591 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2008 44,947 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2008 44,947 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 13 Jun 2007 28,118 miles

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

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

Fail 3 May 2006 23,646 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2006 23,646 miles

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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XX02 GXX 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 80%.

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 XX02 GXX, 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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XX02 GXX is a 2002 BMW M3, first registered on 3 May 2002.

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