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AE02 UYG

2002 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Feb 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

77,334 mi
Last recorded77,334 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2026
Typical for 2002 BMW M377,945 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2026 77,334 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2025 75,160 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2025 75,123 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring modified so the suspension is inoperative Wrong spring fitted (5.3.1 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2024 71,712 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2023 66,703 miles

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Feb 2023 66,658 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Feb 2022 63,913 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2022 63,913 miles

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing wheel bolt missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Feb 2021 62,206 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge wearing (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 13 Feb 2020 60,613 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))

Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2019 54,430 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2017 52,865 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 19 Sep 2017 52,863 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Sep 2016 43,034 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2016 43,033 miles

Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute ALL (1.4.A.2g)

Pass 1 Oct 2015 32,522 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 Aug 2014 25,918 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2012 25,666 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Nov 2011 25,285 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 30 Oct 2010 24,798 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2010 24,798 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 26 Feb 2009 24,783 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2008 24,768 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2006 24,952 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 UYG is a 2002 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AE02 UYG, 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 AE02 UYG registered?

AE02 UYG is a 2002 BMW M3, first registered on 18 March 2002.

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