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D16 CRO

2002 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 May 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

61,690 mi
Last recorded61,690 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
Typical for 2002 BMW M377,945 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD16 CRO
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 May 2026 61,690 miles
Pass 2 May 2025 60,121 miles
Fail 2 May 2025 60,121 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Feb 2024 57,969 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2023 57,744 miles

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose Clamp broken (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Feb 2023 57,740 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting fractured (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour Both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre Screw in tyre

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose Clamp broken (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Mar 2017 54,853 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing thin on inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing thin on inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 5 Apr 2016 52,265 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2014 49,303 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2011 46,593 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2010 43,538 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Fail 29 Mar 2010 43,538 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 8 Apr 2009 43,332 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 12 Dec 2007 38,487 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2006 37,278 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2006 33,472 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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D16 CRO is a 2002 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 D16 CRO, 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 D16 CRO registered?

D16 CRO is a 2002 BMW M3, first registered on 31 July 2002.

Is D16 CRO safe to buy?

The MOT history for D16 CRO shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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