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B9 BOY

2002 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jul 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

62,687 mi
Last recorded62,687 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2026
Typical for 2002 BMW M377,945 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB9 BOY
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2026 62,687 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2025 62,448 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2024 62,325 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2023 62,190 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2022 62,042 miles

knock from n/s/rear

Pass 25 Jun 2021 61,675 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2020 60,813 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2019 59,673 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2018 57,934 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2017 57,149 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2016 56,501 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2015 54,236 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2015 54,236 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 Jul 2014 52,480 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2013 50,228 miles

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 23 Mar 2012 47,777 miles

nearside rear tyre starting to wear on inside edge

Pass 21 Mar 2011 46,194 miles

both front brake discs slifgtly worn

both rear brake discs slightly scored

Pass 26 Mar 2010 43,856 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2010 43,856 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 3 Apr 2009 40,035 miles

nearside and offside front tyres worn on inside edge

Fail 3 Apr 2009 40,035 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

nearside and offside front tyres worn on inside edge

Pass 26 Mar 2008 36,520 miles

both front tyres wearing on inside edge

Pass 3 Apr 2007 32,639 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2007 32,639 miles

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Apr 2006 25,625 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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B9 BOY is a 2002 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 B9 BOY, 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 B9 BOY registered?

B9 BOY is a 2002 BMW M3, first registered on 13 September 2002.

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