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400 GP

2002 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jan 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

146,447 mi
Last recorded146,447 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 2002 BMW M377,945 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration400 GP
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 146,447 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2025 142,858 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2025 142,819 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 17 Jan 2024 139,407 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2023 136,680 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2022 134,465 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 5 Jan 2022 134,432 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 8 Jan 2021 132,201 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2020 130,732 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2019 130,029 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2019 130,029 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 16 Jan 2018 128,224 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2017 128,143 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 21 Dec 2016 121,761 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2015 117,258 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2014 111,633 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

heavy surface corrosion to offside rear brake pipe

Pass 20 Dec 2013 103,340 miles

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

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

both front tyres wearing on edges

rear metal brake pipes corroding

Pass 21 Dec 2012 96,730 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2012 91,610 miles

front brake pads wearing.

offside wiper blade deteriorating.

Pass 26 Nov 2011 83,984 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2010 74,468 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2009 68,413 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2008 50,258 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2007 44,085 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2006 38,367 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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400 GP is a 2002 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 400 GP, 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 400 GP registered?

400 GP is a 2002 BMW M3, first registered on 17 June 2002.

Is 400 GP safe to buy?

The MOT history for 400 GP shows 25 tests with a 84% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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