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92 TOM

2002 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 May 2027
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

95,612 mi
Last recorded95,612 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 2002 BMW M377,945 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration92 TOM
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 May 2026 95,612 miles

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

UNDERTRAYS AND COVERS FITTED

Pass 9 May 2025 94,985 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2024 93,203 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2022 92,772 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2021 92,244 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2020 91,442 miles

Exhaust mounting defective x1 exhaust clamp on back box cracked (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Sep 2019 89,540 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2018 88,610 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge 255/40r18 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 13 Sep 2017 88,362 miles

both rear tyres worn inner edges

brake pipes corroded

covers & shields fitted

Pass 23 Sep 2016 88,279 miles

offside rear tyre heavily worn on inner edge

rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 10 Sep 2015 86,837 miles

o/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 26 Aug 2014 87,014 miles

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

all tyres wearing on edges

both sides rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 31 Aug 2013 83,239 miles

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

offside front tyre wearing on the inner edge

Pass 11 Aug 2012 82,807 miles

n/s handbrake lazy

Pass 30 Aug 2011 82,398 miles
Pass 20 May 2010 78,275 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2009 68,145 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2009 68,145 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Feb 2009 64,286 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2007 61,734 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2006 54,032 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2005 42,548 miles

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

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

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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92 TOM is a 2002 BMW M3 in Blue with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 92 TOM, 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 92 TOM registered?

92 TOM is a 2002 BMW M3, first registered on 1 September 2002.

Is 92 TOM safe to buy?

The MOT history for 92 TOM shows 22 tests with a 95.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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