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2002 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Oct 2026
Tests32 (21 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate65.6%

Mileage

101,615 mi
Last recorded101,615 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 2002 BMW M377,945 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCR51 END
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

21 pass 11 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 101,615 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Underside and components age related corrosion

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2024 100,226 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Oct 2024 100,225 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Michelin Pilot Sport 4 265/30/19 93Y XL (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2023 96,403 miles

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

Front Oil leak, but not excessive Engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Outer sleeve split (Braided hose) (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Aug 2023 96,399 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Both front to rear pipes at joins (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill at jacking points (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill at jacking points (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour White (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating Both (1.2.1 (e))

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

Front Oil leak, but not excessive Engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Outer sleeve on braided hose split (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Slightly white (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose bracket broken

Nearside Rear Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases At rear silencer, clamp broken (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Sep 2022 92,508 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear pipes corroding (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 Sep 2021 89,230 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 16 Sep 2021 89,230 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 25 Sep 2020 84,973 miles

Both front antiroll bar linkage ball joint covers deteriorated but not allowing ingress of dirt

Fuel cap starting to deteriorate

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside washer jet poor

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

offside rear parking brake has slight inadequate effort at wheel

Pass 9 Sep 2019 80,387 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 7 Sep 2019 80,386 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 13 Sep 2018 79,273 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2017 77,885 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2017 77,885 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2016 74,093 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases AT JOIN TO REAR BOX (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Fail 23 Aug 2016 74,093 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake back plate(s) securing device loose (3.5.1j)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases AT JOIN TO REAR BOX (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 13 May 2015 68,261 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

rear exhaust clamp corroded

Pass 28 Apr 2015 67,975 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 29 Apr 2014 61,677 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2013 57,972 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

bonnet catch sticking

front tyre worn on edges

oil leak and noise from rear diff

Fail 10 Sep 2013 57,923 miles

Front Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

bonnet catch sticking

front tyre worn on edges

oil leak and noise from rear diff

Pass 9 Oct 2012 53,215 miles

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

Fail 9 Oct 2012 53,215 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2011 47,097 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2011 47,087 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Sep 2010 45,931 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2010 45,918 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Jan 2009 41,800 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2008 37,686 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2008 37,608 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2007 33,574 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2006 28,224 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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CR51 END is a 2002 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 CR51 END, 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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CR51 END is a 2002 BMW M3, first registered on 1 February 2002.

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