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AE02 AKJ

2002 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jul 2026
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

139,278 mi
Last recorded139,278 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2025
Typical for 2002 BMW M377,945 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE02 AKJ
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2025 139,278 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2024 136,313 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))

Pass 2 May 2023 136,046 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm small cuts low on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge small cuts low on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Rear diff leaking.

Pass 27 May 2022 135,488 miles

Both rear tyres worn bald inner edge

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear diff slightly leaking

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

Pass 2 Jun 2021 135,262 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured n/s/r and o/s/r. (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s/r and o/s/r low on inner edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 27 May 2021 135,262 miles

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded n/s/r and o/s/r front to rear onto rear flexys. (1.1.11 (c))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured n/s/r and o/s/r. (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s/r and o/s/r low on inner edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 May 2019 135,016 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Both front tyres slightly wearing on outer edges

Both rear tyres worn bald inner edges

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 30 Apr 2018 134,806 miles

Both rear tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 27 Apr 2017 134,021 miles
Pass 4 May 2016 133,649 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2015 132,956 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2014 131,651 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2013 130,871 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2012 117,489 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2011 105,451 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2010 95,887 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2009 84,321 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2008 71,561 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2007 55,959 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2006 41,458 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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AE02 AKJ is a 2002 BMW M3 in Blue with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 AKJ, 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 AKJ is a 2002 BMW M3, first registered on 20 March 2002.

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