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CT02 MDX

2002 BMW M3

Yellow Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Nov 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

36,240 mi
Last recorded36,240 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 2002 BMW M377,945 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCT02 MDX
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2002
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2025 36,240 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2024 35,240 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2023 34,415 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2022 33,233 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2021 31,877 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2020 30,429 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 4 Apr 2019 28,726 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2018 27,785 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2017 26,769 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2016 26,564 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2015 25,602 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2014 24,958 miles

both rear tyres 75% worn

Fail 13 Feb 2014 24,958 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both rear tyres 75% worn

Pass 20 Feb 2013 24,214 miles

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

both rear tyres 70% worn

Pass 3 Mar 2012 23,541 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2011 22,599 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2010 21,899 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2009 20,349 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2008 18,917 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2007 16,198 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 16 Feb 2006 14,007 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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CT02 MDX is a 2002 BMW M3 in Yellow with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 CT02 MDX, 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 CT02 MDX registered?

CT02 MDX is a 2002 BMW M3, first registered on 1 March 2002.

Is CT02 MDX safe to buy?

The MOT history for CT02 MDX shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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