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M3 CBO

2002 BMW M3

Yellow Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Aug 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

37,226 mi
Last recorded37,226 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2026
Typical for 2002 BMW M377,945 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM3 CBO
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2002
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2026 37,226 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front/rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 5 Aug 2025 36,988 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 20 Oct 2023 36,975 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/S and O/S (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/S and O/S (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 28 Oct 2022 36,958 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 22 Oct 2016 36,948 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

all 4 tyres starting to perish badly

Pass 5 Sep 2015 36,842 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin front pads close to legal limits 2mm (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

light cracking all tyre treads

Pass 3 Sep 2014 36,827 miles

all four tyre perrishing on outer edge

Fail 30 Aug 2014 36,813 miles

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

all four tyre perrishing on outer edge

Pass 31 Aug 2013 36,782 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2012 36,724 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2011 36,557 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2010 36,385 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front brake discs slightly worn

nearside rear brake disc slightly pitted

rear number plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 29 Aug 2009 35,890 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2008 35,043 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2007 33,967 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2006 32,769 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 CBO is a 2002 BMW M3 in Yellow with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 CBO, 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 CBO registered?

M3 CBO is a 2002 BMW M3, first registered on 1 September 2002.

Is M3 CBO safe to buy?

The MOT history for M3 CBO shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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