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HOD 76

2002 BMW M3

Silver Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Feb 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

88,830 mi
Last recorded88,830 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2026
Typical for 2002 BMW M377,945 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHOD 76
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2026 88,830 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2024 86,794 miles
Pass 2 May 2023 86,217 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2022 85,540 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2020 85,107 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Fail 3 Dec 2020 84,923 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 9 May 2019 82,293 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2016 76,044 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2015 71,929 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 12 Sep 2014 65,253 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2013 61,757 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Mar 2013 60,741 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2012 54,669 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2010 43,640 miles

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 4 Oct 2010 43,640 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2009 31,508 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2008 27,530 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2007 19,435 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2006 15,839 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2005 13,116 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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HOD 76 is a 2002 BMW M3 in Silver with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 HOD 76, 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 HOD 76?

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What year was HOD 76 registered?

HOD 76 is a 2002 BMW M3, first registered on 11 October 2002.

Is HOD 76 safe to buy?

The MOT history for HOD 76 shows 20 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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