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M13 AUT

2002 BMW M3

Silver Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

85,941 mi
Last recorded85,941 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2025
Typical for 2002 BMW M377,945 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM13 AUT
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2025 85,941 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2022 85,447 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2021 84,771 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2019 84,432 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2018 84,234 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2017 82,779 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2015 77,814 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 10 Sep 2013 75,387 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 10 Sep 2013 75,387 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 3 Apr 2012 68,269 miles

Bolt missing from exhaust middle pipe.

O/S/F suspension level sensor broken and loose.

O/S/R tyre has piece of rubber sticking out from sidewall, no cords showing.

Oil leak.

Petrol cap seal deteriorated, not leaking.

Rear brake pipes have copper grease on.

Fail 2 Apr 2012 68,267 miles

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Bolt missing from exhaust middle pipe.

O/S/F suspension level sensor broken and loose.

O/S/R tyre has piece of rubber sticking out from sidewall, no cords showing.

Oil leak.

Petrol cap seal deteriorated, not leaking.

Rear brake pipes have copper grease on.

Pass 18 Apr 2011 61,966 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2011 61,966 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 27 Mar 2010 48,020 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 11 Mar 2009 45,118 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 4 Mar 2008 39,833 miles

both front tyres wearing uneven

condition of front discs

condition of front number plate

corrosion on rear discs

Pass 12 Mar 2007 30,849 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2006 19,670 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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M13 AUT is a 2002 BMW M3 in Silver with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 M13 AUT, 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 M13 AUT registered?

M13 AUT is a 2002 BMW M3, first registered on 20 May 2002.

Is M13 AUT safe to buy?

The MOT history for M13 AUT shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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