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M3 BOH

2002 BMW M3

Red Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

132,769 mi
Last recorded132,769 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2025
Typical for 2002 BMW M377,945 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM3 BOH
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2025 132,769 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2024 130,722 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2023 129,801 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2021 127,869 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm center tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.2mm center tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Oct 2020 126,559 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Fail 26 Oct 2020 126,559 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear parking brake has little efort

Pass 25 Mar 2019 121,945 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2018 118,549 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2017 115,401 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2016 109,626 miles

Both front tyres are worn on inner edges

Engine covers fitted preventing full under bonnet inspection

Front brake hoses are perished

Slight play in o/s inner rack joint

Undertrays fitted preventing full underside inspection.

Fail 4 Mar 2016 109,627 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Both front tyres are worn on inner edges

Engine covers fitted preventing full under bonnet inspection

Front brake hoses are perished

Slight play in o/s inner rack joint

Undertrays fitted preventing full underside inspection.

Pass 5 Mar 2015 103,209 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2014 95,377 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2013 91,057 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2011 87,783 miles

front to rear and both rear metal brake pipes poor condition

Fail 2 Sep 2011 87,783 miles

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

front to rear and both rear metal brake pipes poor condition

Pass 12 Aug 2010 80,393 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2009 74,780 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 Sep 2008 64,961 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2007 54,607 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2006 44,370 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2006 44,370 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

nail in tyre

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 BOH is a 2002 BMW M3 in Red 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 M3 BOH, 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 BOH registered?

M3 BOH is a 2002 BMW M3, first registered on 21 November 2002.

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