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G13 URV

2002 BMW M3

Yellow Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

85,083 mi
Last recorded85,083 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 2002 BMW M377,945 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG13 URV
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2002
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 85,083 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2025 84,323 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Sidewall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Apr 2024 83,909 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2023 82,642 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2022 81,439 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2021 80,840 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2019 79,942 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2018 79,388 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2016 77,087 miles

engine light on dash

pad warning light on dash

Pass 12 Nov 2015 74,085 miles

Rear wheel bearings have slight play

engine light on dash

Pass 30 Sep 2014 69,422 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 29 Sep 2014 69,422 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 2 Aug 2013 66,331 miles

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 2 Aug 2013 66,331 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Fail 13 Jun 2013 66,320 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2012 58,673 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2012 58,338 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Mar 2011 51,886 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2008 45,635 miles

digit three (3) non standard but conforms to size and spacing

Pass 30 Nov 2007 43,242 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2006 37,883 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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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G13 URV is a 2002 BMW M3 in Yellow with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 G13 URV, 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 G13 URV registered?

G13 URV is a 2002 BMW M3, first registered on 10 September 2002.

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