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DE02 TSX

2002 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Mar 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

40,094 mi
Last recorded40,094 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 2002 BMW M377,945 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE02 TSX
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 40,094 miles

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Mar 2026 40,094 miles

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

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2025 39,709 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2024 39,605 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2023 39,025 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2022 38,512 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2021 37,092 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2020 36,039 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2019 33,435 miles
Pass 22 May 2018 32,855 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 16 May 2018 32,800 miles

Offside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 May 2017 31,984 miles
Pass 12 May 2016 31,407 miles
Pass 12 May 2015 30,643 miles

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

off side front tyre outer side wall perished to excess

Fail 12 May 2015 30,643 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

off side front tyre outer side wall perished to excess

Pass 21 May 2014 29,538 miles
Pass 10 May 2013 28,763 miles

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

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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)

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

o/s front wiper split on ends

Pass 15 May 2012 27,831 miles

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

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 24 May 2011 27,015 miles

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

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

n/s front wiper split on ends

Fail 24 May 2011 27,015 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

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

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

n/s front wiper split on ends

Pass 26 May 2010 25,931 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 16 May 2009 24,803 miles
Pass 10 May 2008 23,283 miles
Pass 11 May 2007 19,681 miles

o.s.f tyre wearing outter edge

o.s.r tyre wearing outter edges

Pass 25 May 2006 16,407 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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DE02 TSX is a 2002 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 DE02 TSX, 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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DE02 TSX is a 2002 BMW M3, first registered on 1 June 2002.

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