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AJ02 VUU

2002 BMW M3

Silver Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2022
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

135,457 mi
Last recorded135,457 miles
Recorded on25 May 2021
Typical for 2002 BMW M377,945 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ02 VUU
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 May 2021 135,457 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2019 131,989 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2019 131,989 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2018 128,366 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2018 128,366 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 10 Jul 2017 123,051 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2016 118,447 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2015 113,765 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 Jul 2015 113,765 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2014 111,014 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Apr 2013 107,792 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2011 105,320 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2010 96,099 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2010 96,088 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Jul 2009 88,777 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2009 88,770 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 7 Jul 2008 86,509 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2008 86,500 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Jun 2007 68,403 miles

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

Fail 12 Jun 2007 68,242 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Jul 2006 44,771 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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AJ02 VUU is a 2002 BMW M3 in Silver with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 AJ02 VUU, 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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AJ02 VUU is a 2002 BMW M3, first registered on 25 June 2002.

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