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2002 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

82,989 mi
Last recorded82,989 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2025
Typical for 2002 BMW M377,945 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration5 DWT
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2025 82,989 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 2 Jun 2025 82,989 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Jun 2023 80,822 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Feb 2023 80,816 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded main (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded main (1.1.11 (c))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2022 80,332 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2020 79,459 miles
Pass 24 May 2019 76,823 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 3 May 2018 73,089 miles
Fail 3 May 2018 73,089 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 28 Feb 2017 71,689 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance LENSE CRACKED (1.1.A.3d)

Fail 28 Feb 2017 71,689 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance LENSE CRACKED (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 18 Feb 2016 70,322 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 27 Feb 2015 67,879 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2014 64,906 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2013 62,888 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2012 61,730 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2011 54,667 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2009 47,466 miles

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

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

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

both front tyre sworn outer raised shoulders

front and rear number plates beginning to lose definition

Pass 29 Nov 2008 41,024 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

nearside front tyre worn outer raised shoulder

rear number plate beginning to deteriorate

Pass 30 Nov 2007 35,256 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2007 29,765 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2007 29,765 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 30 Dec 2005 23,492 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2005 23,492 miles

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

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

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

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

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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5 DWT 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 5 DWT, 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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5 DWT is a 2002 BMW M3, first registered on 20 November 2002.

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