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AM02 NVB

2002 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

133,296 mi
Last recorded133,296 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2025
Typical for 2002 BMW M377,945 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAM02 NVB
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2025 133,296 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2024 129,301 miles

Central Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Delaminating (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2023 128,467 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2022 125,898 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material N/S and O/S (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 14 Dec 2021 125,896 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

O/S/R Outer C.V boot/Joint has a slight leak

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

Pass 26 Nov 2020 124,255 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Wheel arch line corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

O/S Outer C.V boot has a small cut

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Wheel arch line corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 Oct 2019 120,663 miles

Advanced corrosion on bracing struts from sills to diff housing

Fuel cap seal perished

Obligatory mirror slightly damaged interior (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Aug 2019 120,663 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Advanced corrosion on bracing struts from sills to diff housing

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Knocking noise from front brakes

Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

fuel cap seal perished

Pass 17 Jul 2018 112,584 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2018 112,583 miles

Brake pad(s) wear indicator illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 22 May 2015 104,944 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 26 Jun 2014 97,645 miles

slight corrosion rear brake pipes

Fail 12 Jun 2014 97,265 miles

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

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

slight corrosion rear brake pipes

Pass 5 Jun 2013 91,319 miles

front tyres worn on edges

rear pads low

Pass 27 Jun 2012 87,141 miles
Pass 20 May 2011 82,338 miles
Pass 21 May 2010 73,332 miles
Pass 13 May 2009 66,691 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2008 58,393 miles

both front tyres are starting to wear on inside edges

undertrays under vehicle

Pass 19 Apr 2007 49,169 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2006 41,536 miles

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

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

Rear 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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AM02 NVB 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 AM02 NVB, 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 AM02 NVB registered?

AM02 NVB is a 2002 BMW M3, first registered on 13 August 2002.

Is AM02 NVB safe to buy?

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