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M3 CSB

2002 BMW M3

Silver Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jun 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

43,136 mi
Last recorded43,136 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2026
Typical for 2002 BMW M377,945 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2026 43,136 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2025 42,824 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2024 42,695 miles
Pass 27 May 2023 42,403 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2021 42,167 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2020 42,004 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2019 41,348 miles
Pass 26 May 2018 40,133 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2017 39,905 miles
Pass 28 May 2016 37,788 miles
Pass 29 May 2015 35,927 miles
Pass 31 May 2014 33,835 miles
Pass 31 May 2013 32,594 miles
Pass 28 May 2012 30,282 miles
Pass 27 May 2011 28,485 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2010 24,191 miles

Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 30 Apr 2010 24,191 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2008 18,202 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2007 11,940 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2007 11,940 miles

registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

registration plate with character(s) which are not of equal width along their entire length (6.3.4a)

Pass 19 Oct 2006 9,775 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2006 9,761 miles

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

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 CSB 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 86.4%.

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 CSB, 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

How do I check the history of M3 CSB?

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What year was M3 CSB registered?

M3 CSB is a 2002 BMW M3, first registered on 18 October 2002.

Is M3 CSB safe to buy?

The MOT history for M3 CSB shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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