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M300 PSE

2002 BMW M3

Grey Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2025
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

117,133 mi
Last recorded117,133 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2024
Typical for 2002 BMW M377,945 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2024 117,133 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2023 116,466 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2022 114,531 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2021 109,104 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2020 103,879 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 6 Feb 2019 99,747 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2018 98,675 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2018 98,667 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 7 Jan 2017 95,756 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2016 84,878 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2014 78,670 miles

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

Rear steel brace bar corroded.

o/s/f brake caliper antirattle spring missing.

Fail 19 Nov 2014 78,670 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear steel brace bar corroded.

o/s/f brake caliper antirattle spring missing.

Pass 9 Oct 2013 70,158 miles

both front tyres close to 1'6 mm on inner and outer edges

rear body support arms badly corroded

Pass 9 Nov 2012 67,450 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2011 57,453 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2010 56,911 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2009 53,776 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2008 53,773 miles

offside steering rack inner joint has slight play but not cosidered excessive

Pass 29 Aug 2007 48,956 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2006 43,660 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)

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 PSE is a 2002 BMW M3 in Grey with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 PSE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was M300 PSE registered?

M300 PSE is a 2002 BMW M3, first registered on 1 September 2002.

Is M300 PSE safe to buy?

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