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M300 RCK

2002 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

116,104 mi
Last recorded116,104 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2025
Typical for 2002 BMW M377,945 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM300 RCK
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2025 116,104 miles
Pass 6 May 2024 113,012 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2022 111,149 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2022 111,149 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 12 Aug 2021 110,241 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2019 108,576 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2019 108,576 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Oct 2018 107,968 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2017 107,407 miles

rear exhaust clamp snapped

under sealed rear under side

under trays fitted and engine covers fitted obscuring view of certain components

Pass 29 Jul 2016 102,252 miles

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

rear exhaust clamp snapped

Pass 27 Jul 2015 101,465 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 25 Jul 2015 101,465 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 11 Jul 2014 98,945 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2014 98,886 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Jul 2013 95,177 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2012 85,404 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 21 Jun 2011 75,287 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2010 62,545 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2009 51,627 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2009 51,627 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2008 46,854 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2007 42,388 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2006 36,450 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 RCK is a 2002 BMW M3 in Blue 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 RCK, 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 RCK registered?

M300 RCK is a 2002 BMW M3, first registered on 11 March 2002.

Is M300 RCK safe to buy?

The MOT history for M300 RCK shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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