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A12 AXE

2002 BMW M3

Yellow Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Aug 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

108,816 mi
Last recorded108,816 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2025
Typical for 2002 BMW M377,945 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA12 AXE
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2002
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2025 108,816 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured indicator bulb (4.4.3 (a))

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

Fail 19 Aug 2025 108,816 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured indicator bulb (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 16 Jul 2024 108,571 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Low on its inner edge - 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear shock absorber casings are corroding

Fail 16 Jul 2024 108,571 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Low on its inner edge - 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear shock absorber casings are corroding

Pass 3 Jul 2023 108,420 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded casings (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 3 Jul 2023 108,420 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing Fuel cap missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside wiper blade a little smeary

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded casings (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 4 Jul 2022 108,234 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Casings are corroded (5.3.2 (b))

fuel cap seal perished

Pass 5 Jul 2021 108,092 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front 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))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing all corroded (5.3.2 (b))

fuel cap seal perished

parking brake binding

Pass 25 Jun 2020 107,828 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

fuel cap seal perished

Fail 17 Jun 2020 107,816 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

fuel cap seal perished

Pass 13 May 2019 107,466 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

slight movement in driveshaft axle bearings

Fail 30 Apr 2019 107,427 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

slight movement in driveshaft axle bearings

Pass 6 Apr 2018 106,905 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2017 105,653 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2016 103,730 miles

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

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 20 Apr 2015 100,837 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 22 Apr 2014 97,947 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2013 94,182 miles

rear exhaust joint in poor condition

Pass 14 Apr 2012 90,405 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 86,718 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2010 81,243 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2009 74,785 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2009 74,785 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fail 11 Apr 2008 64,227 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2008 64,227 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2007 56,699 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2006 49,163 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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A12 AXE is a 2002 BMW M3 in Yellow with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 A12 AXE, 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 A12 AXE registered?

A12 AXE is a 2002 BMW M3, first registered on 30 April 2002.

Is A12 AXE safe to buy?

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