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M22 NSO

2002 BMW M3

Yellow Other 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Nov 2026
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

151,661 mi
Last recorded151,661 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2025
Typical for 2002 BMW M377,945 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM22 NSO
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2002
ColourYellow
Fuel typeOther
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2025 151,661 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2025 151,577 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2024 149,123 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2024 148,988 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2023 148,658 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2022 5 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2021 147,069 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2021 146,948 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2019 140,341 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2018 133,283 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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M22 NSO is a 2002 BMW M3 in Yellow with a 3,246cc other engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 M22 NSO, 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

How do I check the history of M22 NSO?

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What year was M22 NSO registered?

M22 NSO is a 2002 BMW M3, first registered on 26 April 2002.

Is M22 NSO safe to buy?

The MOT history for M22 NSO shows 10 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does M22 NSO have outstanding finance?

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