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M3 ACM

2002 BMW M3

Grey Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Oct 2026
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

22,052 mi
Last recorded22,052 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 2002 BMW M377,945 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM3 ACM
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 22,052 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2016 21,932 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

all tyres perished

fuel filler cap seal perished

Pass 29 Sep 2012 21,890 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both rear tyre sidewalls cracked

Pass 1 Jun 2011 21,265 miles

both rear tyre sidewalls cracking

Fail 23 Sep 2009 20,639 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

both rear tyre walls cracking

Pass 23 Sep 2009 20,639 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

both rear tyre walls cracking

Pass 2 Sep 2008 19,742 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

condensation to n/s/r lamp unit

slight oil leak to rear differential

Pass 8 Jun 2007 19,060 miles
Pass 31 May 2006 18,668 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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M3 ACM is a 2002 BMW M3 in Grey with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 M3 ACM, 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 M3 ACM registered?

M3 ACM is a 2002 BMW M3, first registered on 31 May 2002.

Is M3 ACM safe to buy?

The MOT history for M3 ACM shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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