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M123 BTG

2002 BMW M3

Silver Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Aug 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

141,396 mi
Last recorded141,396 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2025
Typical for 2002 BMW M377,945 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM123 BTG
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2025 141,396 miles

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Aug 2024 141,250 miles

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Fail 19 Aug 2024 141,250 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached Nut left loose (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 14 Aug 2023 139,582 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2022 139,407 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2021 138,286 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2020 136,135 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 26 Jul 2019 135,716 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 30 Jul 2018 134,910 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 27 Jul 2018 134,910 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 28 Jul 2017 133,600 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak rear diff ()

Pass 30 Jul 2016 131,221 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 25 Jul 2015 128,420 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 22 Jul 2014 126,047 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2013 123,906 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise offside rear brake wear indicator insecure and not fitted to brake pad.

Pass 3 Aug 2012 121,817 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise both rear indicator bulbs faded.

advise front brake discs lipped.

Pass 28 Jul 2011 119,521 miles

advise both front tyres wearing outter edges

advise both rear amber indicator bulbs fading

advise metal brake pipes corroding

advise rear box and centre section joint clamps corroded,not blowing yet

Fail 28 Jul 2011 119,521 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

advise both front tyres wearing outter edges

advise both rear amber indicator bulbs fading

advise metal brake pipes corroding

advise rear box and centre section joint clamps corroded,not blowing yet

Pass 26 Jul 2010 117,828 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2009 113,908 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2008 111,059 miles

225/40/19 n/s/f tyre worn unevenly

Fail 16 Aug 2008 111,059 miles

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

225/40/19 n/s/f tyre worn unevenly

255/35/19 n/s/r tyre worn unevenly and on limit

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 28 Jul 2007 106,013 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2006 98,915 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2006 98,915 miles

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

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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M123 BTG is a 2002 BMW M3 in Silver with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 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 M123 BTG, 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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M123 BTG is a 2002 BMW M3, first registered on 1 September 2002.

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