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G12 EEM

2002 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3201cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jul 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

109,235 mi
Last recorded109,235 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2026
Typical for 2002 BMW M377,945 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG12 EEM
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,201cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2026 109,235 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2025 108,601 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2024 107,025 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2023 106,196 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Dec 2021 105,773 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2020 103,407 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2019 99,815 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2018 96,389 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2017 93,482 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2016 90,945 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 18 Nov 2015 87,702 miles

Front wipers starting to smear screen

Undertrays fitted obscuring items

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

oil leak

Fail 18 Nov 2015 87,702 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Front wipers starting to smear screen

Undertrays fitted obscuring items

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

oil leak

Pass 30 Sep 2014 83,937 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2013 80,337 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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

deep cut on n/s/f outer sidewall

exhaust rearbox bracket deteriorated

front tyres worn on outer edge

n/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

slight misting of oil on steering rack

Fail 1 Oct 2013 80,332 miles

Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)

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

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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

deep cut on n/s/f tyre outer side wall

exhaust rearbox clamp deteriorated - temp repaired by welding

front tyres worn on outer edge

n/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

slight misting of oil on o/s/f steering rack gaiter

Pass 4 Oct 2012 76,749 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rearbox flange/clamp deteriorated

Fail 4 Oct 2012 76,749 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rearbox flange/clamp deteriorated

Pass 2 Sep 2011 71,239 miles

Offside Front Service brake grabbing slightly (3.7.C.2)

centrebox bracket deteriorated

n/s/f wiperblade smears screen slightly

Pass 8 Sep 2010 65,422 miles

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

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

rear tyres becoming worn on edges

Pass 9 Sep 2009 57,474 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2008 52,320 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 7 Sep 2007 45,579 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2006 39,967 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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G12 EEM is a 2002 BMW M3 in Blue with a 3,201cc 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 G12 EEM, 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 G12 EEM registered?

G12 EEM is a 2002 BMW M3, first registered on 15 July 2002.

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