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M300 DKM

2002 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2020
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

117,957 mi
Last recorded117,957 miles
Recorded on15 May 2019
Typical for 2002 BMW M377,945 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM300 DKM
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 May 2019 117,957 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on the edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2018 102,521 miles

both front indicators are faded

rear brake discs are worn

rear brake pads are getting low

screen is chipped

Pass 13 May 2017 97,427 miles

both rear tyre treads on legal limit

Pass 17 May 2016 89,498 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2015 87,005 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2013 85,949 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2012 80,075 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2012 80,075 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Nov 2011 75,152 miles

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

rear exhaust flange clamp broken

rear no.plate lamps lens missing

sensor broken at offside front wishbone

Fail 11 Nov 2010 69,859 miles

Nearside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

front brake discs have wear

offside front jack point , rubber block missing

offside no.plate lamp lens missing

rear exhaust unions weak.

Pass 11 Nov 2010 69,859 miles

Nearside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

front brake discs have wear

offside front jack point , rubber block missing

offside no.plate lamp lens missing

rear exhaust unions weak.

Pass 9 Nov 2009 62,160 miles

nearside no.plate lamp lens missing

nearside rear tyre slight split on side wall

offside front jacking point , rubber block missing

offside wiper blade poor

Pass 24 Oct 2008 53,216 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2007 40,452 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2006 36,597 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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M300 DKM is a 2002 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 DKM, 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 DKM is a 2002 BMW M3, first registered on 19 March 2002.

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