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M300 BYE

2002 BMW M3

Silver Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jun 2027
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

55,751 mi
Last recorded55,751 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2026
Typical for 2002 BMW M377,945 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM300 BYE
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2026 55,751 miles

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

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Jun 2025 55,420 miles
Pass 13 May 2024 55,236 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective OS exhaust back box mount defective. (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 11 May 2024 55,236 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released NSR inner brake light remains on constantly when sidelights on. (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective OS exhaust back box mount defective. (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning OSR inner brake light bulb not working. (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 May 2023 54,937 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyres slightly perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 5 May 2023 54,937 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyres slightly perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Oct 2021 54,689 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2020 54,462 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2020 54,462 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Pass 9 May 2019 52,971 miles
Fail 2 May 2019 52,970 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 27 Apr 2018 50,880 miles

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

Fail 27 Apr 2018 50,880 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 29 Apr 2017 49,951 miles
Pass 27 May 2016 48,578 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 30 May 2015 46,434 miles
Pass 6 May 2014 44,174 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2013 41,531 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Fail 22 May 2013 41,531 miles

Front Headlamp cleaning device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

fuel cap seal starting to crack

Pass 15 May 2012 39,205 miles

Air bag warning light on.

Fuel cap sealing rubber slightly deteriorated.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 May 2011 37,956 miles
Fail 24 May 2011 37,956 miles

Nearside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside Rear front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Airbag warning light is on

Pass 22 Sep 2009 37,646 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2009 37,623 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2008 36,842 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 23 May 2007 362,891 miles
Pass 5 May 2006 32,120 miles
Fail 5 May 2006 32,120 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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M300 BYE is a 2002 BMW M3 in Silver with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 M300 BYE, 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 M300 BYE registered?

M300 BYE is a 2002 BMW M3, first registered on 14 January 2002.

Is M300 BYE safe to buy?

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