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M300 WAX

2002 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jun 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

115,686 mi
Last recorded115,686 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2026
Typical for 2002 BMW M377,945 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2026 115,686 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2025 115,419 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2024 114,321 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2023 113,375 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2022 111,146 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2017 107,681 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2017 107,681 miles

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 22 Nov 2016 100,839 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2015 98,130 miles

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

Fail 7 Dec 2015 98,130 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2014 93,584 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2013 84,213 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2012 83,248 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2011 78,680 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

differential leaking

gearbox leaking

undertrays fitted preventing full inspection

Fail 25 Oct 2011 78,674 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

differential leaking

gearbox leaking

undertrays fitted preventing full inspection

Pass 1 Nov 2010 73,648 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2009 69,560 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2009 69,560 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 Nov 2008 61,655 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2007 44,448 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2006 32,455 miles

Oil leak

Pass 11 Nov 2005 17,740 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 WAX is a 2002 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 WAX, 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 WAX registered?

M300 WAX is a 2002 BMW M3, first registered on 28 June 2002.

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