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M300 DYL

2002 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jan 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

126,265 mi
Last recorded126,265 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2026
Typical for 2002 BMW M377,945 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2026 126,265 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2022 126,067 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2016 124,172 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2015 123,067 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2013 119,041 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2012 115,863 miles

n/s & o/s rear tyres ON LEGAL LIMETS

Pass 22 Sep 2011 110,240 miles

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

full undertray fitted not allowing complete inspection

Pass 15 Sep 2010 100,236 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 87,185 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2008 71,916 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 Sep 2007 52,875 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2007 51,870 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Jul 2006 34,951 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2006 34,951 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

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 DYL is a 2002 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 DYL, 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 DYL registered?

M300 DYL is a 2002 BMW M3, first registered on 10 July 2002.

Is M300 DYL safe to buy?

The MOT history for M300 DYL shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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