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AE02 AJO

2002 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

88,998 mi
Last recorded88,998 miles
Recorded on16 May 2025
Typical for 2002 BMW M377,945 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE02 AJO
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 May 2025 88,998 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2021 88,754 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2019 86,130 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 30 Jul 2019 85,992 miles

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Aug 2018 79,828 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

fuel cap seal deteriorated

Fail 22 Aug 2018 79,818 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

fuel cap seal deteriorated

Pass 26 Jul 2017 74,023 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2016 69,230 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2015 64,635 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Jul 2014 60,880 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Jul 2013 57,002 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Jul 2012 56,119 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2011 53,473 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2010 49,158 miles

all 4 tyres wearing low

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge, and has cuts in tread

offside front tyre balding on outer edge, and has cuts in tread

Fail 26 Jul 2010 49,126 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

all 4 tyres wearing low

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge, and has cuts in tread

offside front tyre balding on outer edge, and has cuts in tread

Pass 30 Jul 2009 45,655 miles

Rear number plate water damaged and poor. I'd recommend this is replaced soon

Pass 30 Jul 2008 41,108 miles

Unable to see testable items due to plastic and alloy covers

rear number plate water damaged and poor

Pass 27 Jul 2007 35,068 miles

Unable to see some testable items due to plastic and alloy covers

Pass 24 Jul 2006 28,789 miles

Unable to see some testable items due to shielding

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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AE02 AJO is a 2002 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 AE02 AJO, 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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AE02 AJO is a 2002 BMW M3, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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