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AD51 BMW

2002 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 May 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

114,555 mi
Last recorded114,555 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 2002 BMW M377,945 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD51 BMW
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 114,555 miles
Pass 3 May 2025 114,363 miles

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 26 Oct 2022 113,764 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2021 112,690 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2020 110,896 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2019 108,479 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2018 104,605 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2017 103,031 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2016 100,314 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2015 97,301 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2014 96,124 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2013 94,640 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2012 91,678 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2011 83,386 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2010 70,773 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Fail 11 Jun 2010 70,773 miles

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Fail 2 Jun 2010 70,331 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

windscreen has damage in zone b not exceeding 40mm

Pass 31 Jul 2008 56,455 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2007 53,107 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2006 49,827 miles

Nearside Front 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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AD51 BMW is a 2002 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 AD51 BMW, 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 AD51 BMW registered?

AD51 BMW is a 2002 BMW M3, first registered on 14 June 2002.

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