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M111 POB

2002 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Mar 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

97,983 mi
Last recorded97,983 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 2002 BMW M377,945 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 97,983 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2025 92,513 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2024 83,078 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2023 75,420 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2021 74,965 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2019 74,459 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2013 72,585 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2010 68,429 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2009 61,035 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2009 61,031 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 14 May 2008 54,091 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2007 45,909 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2006 30,424 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2006 30,424 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 5 Jun 2006 30,406 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 POB is a 2002 BMW M3 in Blue with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 M111 POB, 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

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What year was M111 POB registered?

M111 POB is a 2002 BMW M3, first registered on 1 June 2002.

Is M111 POB safe to buy?

The MOT history for M111 POB shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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