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M3 EMX

2002 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Nov 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

121,598 mi
Last recorded121,598 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 2002 BMW M377,945 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM3 EMX
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2025 121,598 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2024 119,313 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2023 116,865 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2023 116,817 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded marked with white chalk (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative lower arm link broken (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 25 Nov 2022 112,731 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2022 110,175 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2021 110,169 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken Spring broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Axle has a oil leak

Pass 2 Dec 2020 107,399 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Nov 2019 104,320 miles

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive axle area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

hieght sensor broken

Pass 16 Aug 2018 98,534 miles

slight blemish to rear no plate

Pass 14 Sep 2017 94,389 miles

Nearside Front pads look to be getting low

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

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

slight blemish to rear no plate

Pass 30 Aug 2016 90,407 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2015 85,271 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2014 79,610 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2013 74,839 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2012 67,835 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2011 62,053 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2010 55,862 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2009 49,181 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2008 41,407 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2007 33,290 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2006 27,720 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 EMX is a 2002 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 EMX, 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 EMX registered?

M3 EMX is a 2002 BMW M3, first registered on 3 September 2002.

Is M3 EMX safe to buy?

The MOT history for M3 EMX shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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