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DV51 XTS

2002 BMW M3

Grey Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jun 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

154,667 mi
Last recorded154,667 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2026
Typical for 2002 BMW M377,945 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV51 XTS
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2026 154,667 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view large chip on edge (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Pass 13 Jun 2025 153,711 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Pass 12 Jun 2024 152,997 miles

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

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test no rear seats

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2023 150,878 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Apr 2021 150,374 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 unevenly worn (5.2.3 (e))

general underside corrosion

sill covers fitted

Pass 10 Mar 2020 149,616 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2019 148,459 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2018 146,355 miles

exhaust noisy

heavily modified

Pass 10 Jan 2017 144,743 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2015 139,998 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2015 139,998 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 4 Dec 2014 138,441 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2013 135,782 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2012 130,127 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2012 121,005 miles

front to rear brake pipe starting to corrode

n/s front tyre close to legal limits

o/s front tyre wearing inner edge

slight windscreen damage

Fail 24 Jan 2012 121,004 miles

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

front to rear brake pipe starting to corrode

n/s front tyre close to legal limits

o/s front tyre wearing inner edge

slight windscreen damage

Pass 15 Dec 2010 115,545 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2009 109,805 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2009 102,755 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2008 94,341 miles

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

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 5 Mar 2007 108,943 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2006 88,023 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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DV51 XTS is a 2002 BMW M3 in Grey with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 DV51 XTS, 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 DV51 XTS registered?

DV51 XTS is a 2002 BMW M3, first registered on 7 January 2002.

Is DV51 XTS safe to buy?

The MOT history for DV51 XTS shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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