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M111 MHK

2002 BMW M3

Purple Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

124,204 mi
Last recorded124,204 miles
Recorded on12 May 2025
Typical for 2002 BMW M377,945 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM111 MHK
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2002
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 May 2025 124,204 miles
Pass 20 May 2024 122,234 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2022 120,639 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2020 119,004 miles
Pass 8 May 2019 116,632 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2018 115,786 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2017 113,832 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2016 105,902 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2016 105,902 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 24 Oct 2014 104,157 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2013 93,927 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2013 93,876 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 23 Nov 2011 87,478 miles

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

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)

both rear brake discs corroded

Fail 15 Nov 2011 87,463 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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)

both rear brake discs corroded

Pass 4 Aug 2010 78,145 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

wear in front and rear discs brakes.

Pass 3 Oct 2009 75,740 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2008 72,099 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2007 67,710 miles

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

offside front suspension level switch insecure

Fail 12 Sep 2007 67,710 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

offside front suspension level switch insecure

Pass 18 Sep 2006 56,673 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 MHK is a 2002 BMW M3 in Purple with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 MHK, 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 MHK is a 2002 BMW M3, first registered on 30 September 2002.

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