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M300 PRM

2002 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jun 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

159,719 mi
Last recorded159,719 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2026
Typical for 2002 BMW M377,945 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2026 159,719 miles
Pass 1 May 2025 158,250 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2025 158,201 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2024 155,852 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2022 153,257 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2021 151,443 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive ENGINE (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive FINAL DRIVE (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view CHIP IN ZONE B (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 17 Mar 2021 151,432 miles

Central Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive ENGINE (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive FINAL DRIVE (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view CHIP IN ZONE B (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Mar 2019 146,705 miles

Offside Rear park brake efficiency low at only 88

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

Fail 28 Mar 2019 146,705 miles

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear park brake efficiency low at only 88

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

Pass 4 Apr 2018 141,927 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2013 141,891 miles

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

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

multiple oil leaks and/or residue from previous oil leaks

power steering pump appears slightly insecure and should be inspected and checked for security

Pass 7 May 2011 126,727 miles

Oil leak

Pass 6 May 2010 106,945 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2009 98,922 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)

Oil leak

Pass 30 Apr 2008 85,781 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2008 85,530 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Apr 2007 72,982 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2006 642,126 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 PRM is a 2002 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 PRM, 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 PRM registered?

M300 PRM is a 2002 BMW M3, first registered on 18 January 2002.

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