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B1 DTH

2002 BMW M3

Silver Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Feb 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

59,070 mi
Last recorded59,070 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 2002 BMW M377,945 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB1 DTH
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026 59,070 miles

Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view both (3.2 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2024 58,853 miles

Exhaust mounting defective backbox clamp has a crack (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2023 58,770 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2023 58,767 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 25 Sep 2021 58,604 miles

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

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

engine covers and under trays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 1 Feb 2020 58,568 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2019 58,454 miles

Front Coil spring modified but not seriously weakened both not quite located correctly (5.3.1 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

emissions requirement only just met

Pass 27 Jan 2018 58,064 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2017 57,927 miles

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

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

under trays fitted

Pass 16 Jan 2016 57,781 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2014 57,149 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front wiper blades streaky but visibilty ok

slight damage to front headlamp leveling device but is secure.

Fail 10 Oct 2014 57,130 miles

Front Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

front wiper blades streaky but visibility ok

puncture offside front tyre repairable

Pass 6 Sep 2013 56,336 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2013 56,303 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 28 Jun 2012 54,696 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2011 51,434 miles

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

Fail 13 Jul 2011 51,434 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2010 45,788 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2009 39,971 miles
Pass 22 May 2008 33,257 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2007 27,198 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2007 27,198 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2006 20,624 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2006 20,602 miles

All tyres damaged on outer tyre-wall

Fail 20 Jun 2006 20,602 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

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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B1 DTH is a 2002 BMW M3 in Silver with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 B1 DTH, 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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B1 DTH is a 2002 BMW M3, first registered on 1 May 2002.

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