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F1 XDE

2002 BMW M3

Silver Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Mar 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

131,422 mi
Last recorded131,422 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 2002 BMW M377,945 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF1 XDE
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2026 131,422 miles
Pass 21 May 2025 130,011 miles
Pass 17 May 2024 124,010 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 11 Jan 2023 118,683 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2022 116,478 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2021 113,098 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

undershields restricting underside view

Pass 27 Dec 2019 108,500 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2019 102,021 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

vehicle heavily modified

Pass 19 Jan 2018 99,270 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2017 97,962 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2014 95,136 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2013 92,864 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2012 89,335 miles
Pass 11 May 2011 81,227 miles

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 4 May 2011 81,226 miles

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

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

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)

Pass 1 May 2010 74,746 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2009 69,905 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2008 61,503 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2008 61,428 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

Pass 1 Aug 2007 48,793 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2006 32,312 miles

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

Fail 2 Aug 2006 32,309 miles

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

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

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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F1 XDE is a 2002 BMW M3 in Silver with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 F1 XDE, 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 F1 XDE registered?

F1 XDE is a 2002 BMW M3, first registered on 2 August 2002.

Is F1 XDE safe to buy?

The MOT history for F1 XDE shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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