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M111 DND

2002 BMW M3

Grey Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2025
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

130,200 mi
Last recorded130,200 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 2002 BMW M377,945 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM111 DND
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Fail 27 Oct 2025 130,200 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225/40/19 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Oct 2024 129,329 miles

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Oct 2023 129,162 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 24 Oct 2022 128,088 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material of both front to rear - corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 17 Oct 2022 127,960 miles

Windscreen washer not working pump not running (3.5 (a))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material of both front to rear - corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 1 Nov 2021 123,066 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated BADLY PERISHED/CLOSE TO EXCESSIVE (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated BADLY PERISHED/CLOSE TO EXCESSIVE (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 1 Nov 2021 123,063 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated BADLY PERISHED/CLOSE TO EXCESSIVE (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated BADLY PERISHED/CLOSE TO EXCESSIVE (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 2 Nov 2020 105,438 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2020 105,162 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively After applying the handbrake (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 21 Oct 2019 92,735 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2019 92,735 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2018 79,094 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2018 79,094 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases At tail box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 31 Oct 2017 73,797 miles

both front tyres peridhed

front brake discs worn

Fail 25 Oct 2017 73,788 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both front tyres peridhed

front brake discs worn

Pass 5 Oct 2016 72,897 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)

Under covers fitted

Pass 29 Sep 2015 69,237 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Sep 2014 62,714 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Aug 2013 56,347 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2012 50,386 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2011 48,620 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2010 45,082 miles

Offside (drivers side) differential oil seal leaking

Pass 9 Oct 2009 41,785 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2008 38,287 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2007 35,340 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2006 30,843 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2005 24,797 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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M111 DND is a 2002 BMW M3 in Grey with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 M111 DND, 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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M111 DND is a 2002 BMW M3, first registered on 12 August 2002.

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