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B1 MMR

2002 BMW M3

Red Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

128,505 mi
Last recorded128,505 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 2002 BMW M377,945 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB1 MMR
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2026 128,505 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2025 122,942 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2024 118,620 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2023 115,584 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2022 113,442 miles

nsf track rod end ball joint dust cover perished. nsf link arm dust cover perished

Fail 26 Apr 2022 113,442 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

nsf track rod end ball joint dust cover perished. nsf link arm dust cover perished

Pass 7 May 2021 102,650 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 29 Apr 2021 102,602 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 manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Apr 2019 99,992 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2016 98,519 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2015 94,641 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2014 84,998 miles

Centre Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

LAmbda sensor wiring harness appears to be touching the exhaust downpipes and steering column coupling

Pass 21 Aug 2013 72,216 miles

screen chiped, rear exhaust flanges broken still secure

Pass 21 Aug 2012 65,983 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2011 62,041 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2010 57,884 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2009 51,881 miles
Pass 30 May 2008 44,674 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2007 38,382 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Jun 2007 38,382 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 28 Nov 2005 31,492 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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B1 MMR is a 2002 BMW M3 in Red with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 B1 MMR, 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 B1 MMR registered?

B1 MMR is a 2002 BMW M3, first registered on 21 June 2002.

Is B1 MMR safe to buy?

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