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F20 AWM

2002 BMW M3

Red Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Mar 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

121,157 mi
Last recorded121,157 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2026
Typical for 2002 BMW M377,945 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF20 AWM
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2026 121,157 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2025 118,554 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2022 117,370 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Vehicle body corroded near to the subframe mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2021 116,628 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2020 115,627 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2019 114,252 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2018 112,028 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2017 110,403 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2016 107,035 miles
Pass 8 May 2015 102,600 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2014 99,613 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2014 99,612 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2013 93,300 miles
Pass 5 May 2012 85,899 miles
Pass 5 May 2011 78,830 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

offside front tyre damaged but no cord showing

Pass 27 Apr 2010 70,848 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 4 Mar 2009 63,818 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2008 59,081 miles

both front tyres worn on edges.

Fail 19 Jul 2008 59,037 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

both front tyres worn on edges

slight damage to near side rear brake flexi

Pass 6 Jul 2007 49,976 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2006 43,089 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 10 Jul 2006 43,089 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2006 41,832 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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F20 AWM is a 2002 BMW M3 in Red with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 F20 AWM, 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

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What year was F20 AWM registered?

F20 AWM is a 2002 BMW M3, first registered on 21 May 2002.

Is F20 AWM safe to buy?

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