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E468 AMO

2002 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Aug 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

118,712 mi
Last recorded118,712 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2025
Typical for 2002 BMW M377,945 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE468 AMO
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2025 118,712 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 21 Aug 2024 117,301 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 23 Aug 2023 115,371 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2023 115,371 miles

Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Pass 23 Aug 2022 112,638 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2021 107,828 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2021 107,828 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Aug 2020 103,179 miles
Pass 1 May 2019 97,606 miles

Front brake discs worn/lipped

Nearside Front jacking pad missing

Nearside Rear Lower suspension pin/bush worn causing slight movement

Offside Rear tyre scrubbing out on inner edge

Rear brake discs worn/lipped

Rear coil springs corroded

engine check light on

fuel cap sealing ring cracking

Pass 23 Apr 2018 94,550 miles

Fuel cap seal cracking

Rear Exhaust clamps corroded

Rear Tyres worn and scrubbed on inside edges

Fail 23 Apr 2018 94,550 miles

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

Fuel cap seal cracking

Rear Exhaust clamps corroded

Rear Tyres worn and scrubbed on inside edges

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

Pass 21 Apr 2017 89,659 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2016 82,931 miles

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

front pads getting low

n/s/f flexy hose perished

n/s/f tyre close to limit

Fail 12 Apr 2016 82,931 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

front pads getting low

n/s/f flexy hose perished

n/s/f tyre close to limit

Pass 2 May 2015 76,948 miles

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

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

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

outer sill covers fitted.

Fail 1 May 2015 76,933 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

outer sill covers fitted.

Pass 25 Mar 2014

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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)

Fail 24 Mar 2014 66,129 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

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

Pass 17 Sep 2013 64,409 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2013 64,409 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 12 Sep 2012 61,531 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2011 60,261 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2010 58,236 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 9 Sep 2009 55,120 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2008 51,493 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2007 47,827 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2006 38,782 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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E468 AMO is a 2002 BMW M3 in Blue with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 E468 AMO, 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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E468 AMO is a 2002 BMW M3, first registered on 2 September 2002.

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