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C8 BTG

2002 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jan 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

94,355 mi
Last recorded94,355 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2026
Typical for 2002 BMW M377,945 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC8 BTG
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2026 94,355 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2026 94,355 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Aug 2023 91,347 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2022 88,712 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2021 86,666 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2020 83,872 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2019 81,941 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2018 79,117 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2017 75,881 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2016 72,646 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2015 71,084 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2014 66,202 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2013 61,975 miles

225/40/19/93yxl

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s front tyre worn and wearing on inside edges and has cuts too tread pattern

Fail 28 Oct 2013 61,974 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

225/40/19/93yxl

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s front tyre worn and wearing on inside edges and has cuts too tread pattern

o/s front tyre wearinr badly on inside edges

Pass 6 Nov 2012 59,032 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2011 50,116 miles

offside front tyre worn on outer edge

susension sensor arm broken on offside lower arm

Pass 20 Nov 2010 41,868 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2009 38,265 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2008 33,505 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2008 33,505 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 24 Nov 2007 29,541 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2006 25,227 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2005 18,439 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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C8 BTG is a 2002 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 C8 BTG, 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 C8 BTG registered?

C8 BTG is a 2002 BMW M3, first registered on 30 January 2002.

Is C8 BTG safe to buy?

The MOT history for C8 BTG shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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