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2002 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jun 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

76,918 mi
Last recorded76,918 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2026
Typical for 2002 BMW M377,945 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration1800 CC
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2026 76,918 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2023 76,762 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2022 76,550 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2020 74,992 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2019 74,107 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2018 73,631 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2017 72,121 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2016 70,365 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2015 68,289 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 17 Jul 2015 68,289 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Jul 2014 64,757 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2013 59,890 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2012 49,916 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

FRONT BRAKE DISCS SHOWING SIGNS OF SLIGHT WEAR

N/S & O/S REAR BRAKE PIPES SHOWING SIGNS OF CORROSION STARTING

SILL COVERS FITTED

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Jun 2011 47,631 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 20 Jun 2011 47,610 miles

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 2 Jul 2010 43,837 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 1 Sep 2009 41,708 miles

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE WEAR INSIDE NOW2mm,and less on edge.

Pass 2 Nov 2007 34,523 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2006 29,081 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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1800 CC 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 89.5%.

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 1800 CC, 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 1800 CC registered?

1800 CC is a 2002 BMW M3, first registered on 1 September 2002.

Is 1800 CC safe to buy?

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