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CT02 OFT

2002 BMW M3

Grey Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jul 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

75,465 mi
Last recorded75,465 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2026
Typical for 2002 BMW M377,945 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCT02 OFT
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2026 75,465 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2025 74,103 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2024 72,081 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2023 70,931 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2018 70,166 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2017 69,222 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2016 68,164 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2015 65,569 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2014 61,600 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2013 59,177 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 13 Aug 2012 56,876 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2011 53,010 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2010 49,731 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 14 Aug 2009 45,460 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2009 45,453 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2008 42,250 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2007 39,225 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2005 34,774 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2005 34,753 miles

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

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 OFT is a 2002 BMW M3 in Grey with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 CT02 OFT, 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 CT02 OFT registered?

CT02 OFT is a 2002 BMW M3, first registered on 21 March 2002.

Is CT02 OFT safe to buy?

The MOT history for CT02 OFT shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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