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M300 OKY

2002 BMW M3

Grey Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jul 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

91,476 mi
Last recorded91,476 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2026
Typical for 2002 BMW M377,945 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM300 OKY
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2026 91,476 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2025 91,212 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2024 90,019 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2023 88,546 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Mar 2022 85,281 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2018 84,653 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2018 84,652 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 15 Jun 2016 79,238 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2016 79,238 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2015 76,991 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 3 May 2014 73,652 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 4 Feb 2013 64,958 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2013 64,941 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

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

Pass 2 Feb 2012 60,122 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 2 Sep 2010 55,348 miles

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

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

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

play evident in offside front steering arm

Fail 27 Aug 2010 55,149 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Play in steering rack

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2009 49,959 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2008 43,054 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2007 42,692 miles

n/s/r tyre has nail stuck in it

Fail 10 Jul 2007 42,692 miles

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

n/s/r tyre has nail stuck in it

Pass 30 Jun 2006 40,224 miles

near side headlamp aim too high - rectified at time of test

Pass 12 Jul 2005 33,358 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2005 33,358 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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 OKY is a 2002 BMW M3 in Grey with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 OKY, 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 OKY registered?

M300 OKY is a 2002 BMW M3, first registered on 16 July 2002.

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