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M111 TXT

2002 BMW M3

Yellow Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2024
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

134,834 mi
Last recorded134,834 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2023
Typical for 2002 BMW M377,945 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM111 TXT
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2002
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2023 134,834 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2022 128,970 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2021 124,145 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2020 119,974 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2019 114,080 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2018 105,570 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2017 98,110 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2016 90,648 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2015 89,456 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2014 88,310 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2013 85,729 miles

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

engine mil light on

Pass 31 Aug 2012 82,379 miles

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

engine mil light on

Fail 28 Aug 2012 82,314 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

engine mil light on

Fail 2 Sep 2011 77,115 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators obviously incorrectly positioned (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 2 Sep 2011 77,115 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2010 69,295 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2009 59,807 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2009 59,807 miles

Front registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)

Rear registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

Pass 29 Sep 2008 60,251 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2007 52,288 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2006 46,308 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 TXT is a 2002 BMW M3 in Yellow with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 TXT, 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 TXT registered?

M111 TXT is a 2002 BMW M3, first registered on 11 April 2002.

Is M111 TXT safe to buy?

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