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46 ERS

2002 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Apr 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

74,269 mi
Last recorded74,269 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2002 BMW M377,945 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration46 ERS
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 74,269 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2025 74,049 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2024 73,599 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2023 73,302 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2022 71,953 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2017 60,731 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2016 57,122 miles

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

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

nearside wiper is split

Pass 14 Aug 2015 52,024 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2014 48,520 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2014 48,520 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 19 Aug 2013 45,257 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2012 43,147 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2011 40,446 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2011 40,444 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2010 38,222 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2009 36,181 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2008 33,148 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2006 28,618 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2005 24,637 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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46 ERS is a 2002 BMW M3 in Blue 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 46 ERS, 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 46 ERS registered?

46 ERS is a 2002 BMW M3, first registered on 1 September 2002.

Is 46 ERS safe to buy?

The MOT history for 46 ERS shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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