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M300 DKR

2002 BMW M3

Yellow Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jun 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

93,621 mi
Last recorded93,621 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2026
Typical for 2002 BMW M377,945 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM300 DKR
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2002
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2026 93,621 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2025 93,513 miles
Pass 4 May 2022 93,111 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2020 93,005 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2017 92,891 miles

under trays and covers fitted

Pass 13 Jun 2016 92,399 miles

rear brake pipes undersealed at time of test

Pass 27 Nov 2013 88,609 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)

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

Pass 14 Aug 2012 82,012 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2011 78,941 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2010 77,140 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2009 74,039 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2008 67,429 miles

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

headlamp adjuster unit linkage broken off osf lower arm

nsr tyre on treadwear indicators

osf tyre worn on edges & damage to sidewalls

Pass 23 May 2007 51,403 miles
Pass 17 May 2006 40,987 miles
Fail 16 May 2006 40,987 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2005 30,569 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 DKR is a 2002 BMW M3 in Yellow with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 DKR, 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 DKR registered?

M300 DKR is a 2002 BMW M3, first registered on 4 March 2002.

Is M300 DKR safe to buy?

The MOT history for M300 DKR shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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