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M3 BSV

2002 BMW M3

Silver Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 May 2027
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

65,449 mi
Last recorded65,449 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 2002 BMW M377,945 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM3 BSV
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 65,449 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2025 65,311 miles
Pass 20 May 2024 65,242 miles
Pass 17 May 2023 65,141 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin BOTHSIDE (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 May 2022 65,101 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin BOTHSIDE (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 May 2021 65,013 miles
Pass 6 May 2020 64,939 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2019 64,762 miles
Pass 4 May 2018 63,730 miles

Engine covers&under trays fitted

Pass 10 May 2017 62,628 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both side rear (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 May 2016 61,606 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured both side rear (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 16 May 2015 59,749 miles

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

Fail 8 May 2015 59,744 miles

Offside Inner Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 1 May 2014 58,128 miles
Pass 10 May 2013 56,967 miles
Pass 21 May 2012 55,810 miles
Pass 19 May 2011 52,869 miles
Pass 18 May 2010 48,563 miles
Pass 9 May 2009 43,289 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Front wipers slightly smeary

NSF tyre bolding outer edge

NSF tyre chiped and has got a small cut - not gone through to cords

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 15 May 2008 40,003 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 May 2007 34,182 miles
Pass 23 May 2006 28,100 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 BSV is a 2002 BMW M3 in Silver with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 BSV, 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 M3 BSV registered?

M3 BSV is a 2002 BMW M3, first registered on 25 May 2002.

Is M3 BSV safe to buy?

The MOT history for M3 BSV shows 22 tests with a 95.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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