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E46 BMM

2002 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Dec 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

123,326 mi
Last recorded123,326 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2025
Typical for 2002 BMW M377,945 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE46 BMM
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2025 123,326 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2024 119,258 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2023 118,001 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2022 115,985 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2021 115,236 miles

fuel filler cap seal cracking

Fail 10 Dec 2021 115,220 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Dec 2020 114,465 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2019 111,836 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2018 110,299 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2016 106,900 miles

presenter asked to rear subframe area, checked for cracks, no cracks visble

Pass 9 Oct 2006 55,145 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2006 47,078 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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E46 BMM is a 2002 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 E46 BMM, 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 E46 BMM registered?

E46 BMM is a 2002 BMW M3, first registered on 14 March 2002.

Is E46 BMM safe to buy?

The MOT history for E46 BMM shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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