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M300 NYX

2002 BMW M3

Silver Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2025
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

141,239 mi
Last recorded141,239 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2024
Typical for 2002 BMW M377,945 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2024 141,239 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 17 Mar 2023 138,378 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 18 Feb 2022 135,985 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 11 Mar 2021 131,612 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2020 126,921 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2020 126,906 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Feb 2019 122,283 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2018 117,764 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2017 111,129 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2017 111,109 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 20 Jan 2016 96,201 miles

all brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 9 Feb 2015 88,601 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2014 86,660 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2014 86,660 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2013 77,823 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front top suspension mounting plates damaged

Fail 3 Apr 2013 77,818 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front top suspension mounting plates damaged

Pass 17 Jan 2012 69,449 miles

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

n/s rear metal brake pipe corroded (advise replacement)

o/s rear metal brake pipe rusted

Fail 16 Jan 2012 69,436 miles

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

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

n/s rear metal brake pipe corroded (advise replacement)

o/s rear metal brake pipe rusted

Pass 3 Dec 2010 59,433 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2010 59,433 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Nov 2009 54,493 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2008 47,121 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2008 47,121 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 15 Oct 2007 40,515 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2006 30,469 miles

N/S FRONT TYRE WEARING LOW ON INNER EDGE

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 NYX is a 2002 BMW M3 in Silver with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 NYX, 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 NYX is a 2002 BMW M3, first registered on 6 August 2002.

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