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2 AEF

2002 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Sep 2026
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

108,818 mi
Last recorded108,818 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2025
Typical for 2002 BMW M377,945 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration2 AEF
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2025 108,818 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2024 108,809 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2023 108,807 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2022 108,697 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2021 108,267 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2019 106,285 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2017 106,230 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2016 105,549 miles
Pass 15 May 2015 104,400 miles
Pass 9 May 2014 103,473 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2013 100,377 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2011 96,480 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2010 90,267 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2009 84,905 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2008 75,524 miles

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Pass 12 May 2008 73,307 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2007 64,409 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2007 64,409 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Front tyres have slight wear on edges.

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

Nearside side repeater lamp slightly discoloured.

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

Offside front fog lamp not working.

Rear registration plate backing and lettering starting to discolour.

Unable to fully view underside of vehicle due to covers fitted.

Pass 12 Apr 2006 47,269 miles

Nearside front plastic wheel arch shield damaged.

Offside front fog lamp not working.

Rear number plate reflective backing discolouring.

Unable to fully view underside of vehicle due to plastic covers/shields fitted.

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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2 AEF is a 2002 BMW M3 in Blue with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 2 AEF, 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 2 AEF registered?

2 AEF is a 2002 BMW M3, first registered on 28 March 2002.

Is 2 AEF safe to buy?

The MOT history for 2 AEF shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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