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B3 MSS

2002 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Nov 2026
Tests28 (22 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

220,806 mi
Last recorded220,806 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 2002 BMW M377,945 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB3 MSS
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

22 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 220,806 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nsr/osr inner (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin nsf/osf outer (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 7 Nov 2025 220,806 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nsr/osr inner (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin nsf/osf outer (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Nov 2024 219,489 miles

Nearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

fuel cap seal deteriorated

Fail 13 Nov 2024 219,489 miles

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

fuel cap seal deteriorated

Pass 15 Nov 2023 217,028 miles

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

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

factory fitted under trays/covers fitted at time of test

Pass 10 Nov 2022 215,497 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2021 207,048 miles

Corrosion, rear jacking points

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

Fail 4 Nov 2021 207,048 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Corrosion, rear jacking points

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

Pass 5 Nov 2020 199,716 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2019 193,064 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2018 178,991 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2017 170,134 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2016 154,892 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2015 143,660 miles

engine tray fitted obscuring some components

Pass 27 Oct 2014 134,645 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 27 Oct 2014 134,643 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (1.7.2)

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Oct 2013 125,555 miles

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

nearside head lamp washer jet leaking but still working advise

Pass 5 Nov 2012 117,727 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2011 109,107 miles

Oil leak

Pass 5 Nov 2010 102,035 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2010 102,035 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 Oct 2009 92,155 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 16 Oct 2008 80,491 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)

Pass 26 Oct 2007 72,043 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2006 59,959 miles

nearside and offside front tyres worn on inner and outer edges advise

Fail 16 Nov 2005 51,634 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Nov 2005 51,634 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2005 51,334 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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B3 MSS is a 2002 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 B3 MSS, 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 B3 MSS registered?

B3 MSS is a 2002 BMW M3, first registered on 22 October 2002.

Is B3 MSS safe to buy?

The MOT history for B3 MSS shows 28 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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