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M300 DAL

2002 BMW M3

Silver Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

188,397 mi
Last recorded188,397 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2025
Typical for 2002 BMW M377,945 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2025 188,397 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive very slight from n/s/r output seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2023 187,773 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2022 184,768 miles

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

Oil level low

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

Fail 2 Aug 2022 184,767 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Oil level low

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

Pass 9 Aug 2021 181,988 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2020 179,120 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2019 175,443 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2018 172,704 miles

front suspension lower arms , support brace missing

Pass 26 Jul 2017 171,672 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2016 169,210 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all rear brake pipes corroded (3.6.B.2c)

advise n/s/r tyre close to wear bars

Fail 8 Apr 2015 164,891 miles

Brakes ; imbalance on parking brake 20 % , o/s lower reading

Brakes ; n/s/r & o/s/r inner brake pipes corroded , difficult to assess , recommend replace

Brakes ; rear brake discs scored

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Note ; fuel cap seal perished

Note ; o/s/f jacking block missing

Note ; parking brakes slow to release

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Various covers / under guards & mouldings fitted , restricting views

Pass 8 Apr 2015 164,891 miles

Brakes ; imbalance on parking brake 20 % , o/s lower reading

Brakes ; n/s/r & o/s/r inner brake pipes corroded , difficult to assess , recommend replace

Brakes ; rear brake discs scored

Note ; fuel cap seal perished

Note ; o/s/f jacking block missing

Note ; parking brakes slow to release

Various covers / under guards & mouldings fitted , restricting views

Pass 27 Mar 2014 160,505 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

light level sensor rusted at wishbone

Pass 17 Apr 2013 154,596 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 16 Dec 2011 150,093 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Pass 23 Dec 2010 143,342 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2010 143,338 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Both front Brake discs worn and corroded!

Both rear Brake discs corroded!

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

Pass 22 Dec 2009 135,792 miles

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

sill covers + undertrays fitted + offside front jacking point damage

Pass 5 Jan 2009 125,741 miles

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

os front jacking point rubber missing

upper lower engine and sill covers fitted

Fail 5 Jan 2009 125,741 miles

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

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

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

os front jacking point rubber missing

upper lower engine and sill covers fitted

Pass 4 Oct 2007 105,919 miles

sill covers + under trays fitted

Pass 13 Sep 2006 85,492 miles

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

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

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

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 DAL is a 2002 BMW M3 in Silver 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 M300 DAL, 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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M300 DAL is a 2002 BMW M3, first registered on 18 June 2002.

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