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M1 NRN

2002 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 May 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

119,778 mi
Last recorded119,778 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 2002 BMW M377,945 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM1 NRN
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 May 2026 119,778 miles
Fail 10 May 2026 119,764 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Pass 5 Oct 2024 118,337 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2023 110,076 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both n/s o/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Apr 2022 109,496 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2021 108,801 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2019 107,217 miles
Pass 5 May 2018 105,811 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2016 104,782 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2015 101,334 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2014 98,471 miles
Pass 8 May 2013 92,758 miles
Pass 8 May 2012 89,770 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Fail 8 May 2012 89,770 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 15 Apr 2011 84,714 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2010 79,402 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2010 79,401 miles

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

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

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

Engine oil low

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

Pass 20 Oct 2009 69,918 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2008 54,343 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2007 39,224 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2006 28,803 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 21 Aug 2006 28,083 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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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M1 NRN is a 2002 BMW M3 in Blue with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 M1 NRN, 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 M1 NRN registered?

M1 NRN is a 2002 BMW M3, first registered on 16 August 2002.

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