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M27 BLS

2002 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 May 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

143,138 mi
Last recorded143,138 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 2002 BMW M377,945 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM27 BLS
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2026 143,138 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2025 142,977 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2024 142,414 miles
Pass 5 May 2023 142,100 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2021 142,073 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2019 141,278 miles
Pass 21 May 2018 139,911 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Apr 2016 136,911 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2014 136,905 miles

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

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

o/s/f brake binding

Pass 28 Dec 2012 135,082 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2012 135,082 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 4 Feb 2012 132,520 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2011 126,958 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2009 126,240 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2008 124,075 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2007 120,983 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

n/s/f indicator lens cracked

o/s/f level sensor broken (connected to o/s/f wishbone)

o/s/f plastic inner arch insecure

Pass 1 Feb 2007 106,104 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2007 106,104 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

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

front tyres kerbed

Pass 31 Jan 2006 81,461 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2005 79,616 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear coil spring worn so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (2.4.C.1b)

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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M27 BLS is a 2002 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 M27 BLS, 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 M27 BLS registered?

M27 BLS is a 2002 BMW M3, first registered on 24 January 2002.

Is M27 BLS safe to buy?

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