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M31 NPS

2002 BMW M3

Silver Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Nov 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

115,780 mi
Last recorded115,780 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 2002 BMW M377,945 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM31 NPS
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 115,780 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

underside corroded

Pass 12 Nov 2024 115,429 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

underside of vehicle corroded

Fail 12 Nov 2024 115,429 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 7 Nov 2023 115,149 miles

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

underside corroded

Pass 14 Nov 2022 114,395 miles

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

underside corroded

Pass 9 Nov 2021 114,013 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Rear Lower Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened arms & subframe (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2020 112,738 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose box (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Nov 2020 112,738 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose box (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 May 2019 111,146 miles
Pass 4 May 2018 108,608 miles
Pass 11 May 2017 105,948 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 11 May 2017 105,948 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 May 2016 102,332 miles
Pass 13 May 2015 97,722 miles

offside rear exhaust bracket rubbber broken

rear silencer clamp corroded through

Pass 13 May 2014 91,142 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)

Fail 9 May 2014 91,142 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

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

Pass 2 May 2013 83,624 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear exhaust box to centre pipes clamps rusted

Fail 27 Apr 2013 83,452 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear exhaust box to centre pipes clamps rusted

Fail 10 May 2012 72,826 miles

Both front tyres wearing low on edges

Both rear tyres approaching wear indicators

Deep cuts in nearside front tyre inner side wall

Evidence of tyre outer side wall contact with wheel arch lip. Suspension lowered excessively ?

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside to nearside rear brake pipoe corroding

Play in offside steering rack

rear exhaust section securing clamp/flanges corroded and fractured

Pass 10 May 2012 72,826 miles

Both front tyres wearing low on edges

Both rear tyres approaching wear indicators

Deep cuts in nearside front tyre inner side wall

Evidence of tyre outer side wall contact with wheel arch lip. Suspension lowered excessively ?

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside to nearside rear brake pipoe corroding

Play in offside steering rack

rear exhaust section securing clamp/flanges corroded and fractured

Pass 7 Apr 2011 65,120 miles

n/s handbrake showing low effort for this vehicle

Pass 29 Apr 2010 62,997 miles

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Sill & Floor Covers Fitted

Fail 21 Apr 2010 62,992 miles

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Sill & Floor Covers Fitted

Pass 11 Apr 2009 57,949 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2008 49,560 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2007 40,951 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2006 32,787 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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M31 NPS is a 2002 BMW M3 in Silver with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 M31 NPS, 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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M31 NPS is a 2002 BMW M3, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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