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M111 GVV

2002 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

104,454 mi
Last recorded104,454 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 2002 BMW M377,945 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM111 GVV
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2025 104,454 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2024 103,793 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2023 103,222 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2022 102,034 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2022 102,034 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2021 100,008 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2020 98,064 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured wing (4.4.3 (a))

dash indicates fault on rear lights.

Pass 31 Jan 2020 97,731 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2019 95,460 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2018 86,198 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2017 84,091 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2015 78,915 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2014 75,608 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2013 70,882 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2012 70,031 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 20 Jul 2011 67,732 miles

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

rear brake application slightly uneven

Fail 20 Jul 2011 67,732 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

rear brake application slightly uneven

Pass 2 Aug 2010 64,309 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2010 64,309 miles

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 11 Feb 2009 57,259 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2009 57,259 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Pass 14 Aug 2008 55,450 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

could have bad connection on o/s/front side light bulb

Pass 11 Aug 2007 47,277 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2005 30,874 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 GVV is a 2002 BMW M3 in Blue with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 M111 GVV, 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 M111 GVV registered?

M111 GVV is a 2002 BMW M3, first registered on 1 September 2002.

Is M111 GVV safe to buy?

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