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AP02 TRX

2002 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Mar 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

113,259 mi
Last recorded113,259 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 2002 BMW M377,945 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP02 TRX
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 113,259 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2021 113,256 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2020 113,162 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2018 112,661 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2017 109,069 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2016 105,373 miles

Front both tyres worn on edges

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 12 Sep 2016 105,373 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective catch siezed (8.4.2)

Front both tyres worn on edges

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 16 Sep 2015 101,747 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2015 101,713 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 4 Aug 2014 98,258 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2013 94,655 miles

Tempory repair carrid out to rear exhaust joint.

Tempory repair carried out to offside front headlamp leveling device.

Fail 19 Aug 2013 94,655 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Tempory repair carrid out to rear exhaust joint.

Tempory repair carried out to offside front headlamp leveling device.

Pass 6 Aug 2012 85,958 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 6 Aug 2012 85,958 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Aug 2011 79,269 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2010 71,407 miles

n/s/f tyre tread starting io wear.

Pass 19 Aug 2009 63,753 miles

oil leak from rear axle.

Pass 21 Aug 2008 56,231 miles

differential front seal leaking oil

number plates are illegal

Pass 16 Aug 2007 52,594 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2006 51,692 miles

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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AP02 TRX is a 2002 BMW M3 in Blue with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 AP02 TRX, 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 AP02 TRX registered?

AP02 TRX is a 2002 BMW M3, first registered on 31 July 2002.

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