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A11 DGU

2002 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jul 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

134,912 mi
Last recorded134,912 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2025
Typical for 2002 BMW M377,945 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA11 DGU
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2025 134,912 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2024 134,736 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2023 134,267 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2021 133,964 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2019 133,278 miles

covers fitted

Pass 22 Sep 2017 132,841 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2016 131,648 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2015 130,025 miles

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)

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

Pass 17 May 2014 123,463 miles
Pass 11 May 2013 118,275 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2012 112,805 miles

Fuel cap seal perishing

Pass 23 May 2011 107,501 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2010 101,251 miles

nearside rear seatbelt not checked child seat fitted

Fail 2 Jun 2010 101,249 miles

Front registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Rear registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

nearside rear seatbelt not checked child seat fitted

Pass 29 May 2009 97,314 miles
Pass 8 May 2008 94,542 miles
Fail 8 May 2008 94,542 miles

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 23 May 2007 89,196 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

n/s/f tyre has a cut on inner wall.

Fail 23 May 2007 89,196 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nail in offside front tyre

n/s/f tyre has a cut on inner wall.

Pass 29 Jun 2006 82,468 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2006 82,468 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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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A11 DGU is a 2002 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 A11 DGU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was A11 DGU registered?

A11 DGU is a 2002 BMW M3, first registered on 9 July 2002.

Is A11 DGU safe to buy?

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