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E7 RPW

2002 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jun 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

97,359 mi
Last recorded97,359 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2026
Typical for 2002 BMW M377,945 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE7 RPW
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2026 97,359 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2024 97,165 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2022 96,557 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2021 96,056 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2020 95,688 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2019 95,489 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2018 95,060 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2017 91,294 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2016 89,575 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front flasher lamp taped in

d s c light on dash

Pass 16 Jan 2015 87,572 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2015 87,572 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2013 84,567 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 22 Oct 2013 84,567 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Nov 2012 81,236 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2012 81,230 miles

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

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

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

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

o/s/f head lamp level sensor is broken

rear exhaust clamp is missing

Pass 8 Nov 2011 78,432 miles

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

exhaust clamp broken on rear pipe

Pass 30 Sep 2010 73,154 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2009 66,679 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2008 61,940 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2007 56,122 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2007 56,122 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2006 44,619 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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E7 RPW is a 2002 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 E7 RPW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of E7 RPW?

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What year was E7 RPW registered?

E7 RPW is a 2002 BMW M3, first registered on 4 September 2002.

Is E7 RPW safe to buy?

The MOT history for E7 RPW shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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