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C3 REK

2002 BMW M3

Silver Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Aug 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

33,101 mi
Last recorded33,101 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2025
Typical for 2002 BMW M377,945 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC3 REK
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2025 33,101 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2024 32,938 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2023 32,915 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2021 32,704 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 19 Oct 2020 32,563 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2019 32,456 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2018 32,391 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2017 32,200 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2016 31,991 miles

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

Fail 31 Aug 2016 31,974 miles

Centre Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Centre Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Pass 8 Oct 2015 31,781 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2014 31,743 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2013 31,483 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2013 31,454 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2012 31,360 miles

advise front no.plate letters/figures spacing

rear no.plate shortened

Pass 6 Sep 2011 30,990 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

both rear tyres worn inner edge of tread.

mil light on during/after emission test.

n/s/f tyre worn inner edge.

Pass 7 Sep 2010 30,210 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2009 28,879 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2008 27,289 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 3 Sep 2007 24,133 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2006 17,891 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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C3 REK is a 2002 BMW M3 in Silver with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 C3 REK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was C3 REK registered?

C3 REK is a 2002 BMW M3, first registered on 20 September 2002.

Is C3 REK safe to buy?

The MOT history for C3 REK shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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