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M3 EWV

2002 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jul 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

105,893 mi
Last recorded105,893 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2026
Typical for 2002 BMW M377,945 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2026 105,893 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2025 105,676 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2024 105,484 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2023 105,175 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2022 104,436 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2021 104,076 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2020 103,266 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2018 102,736 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2017 102,237 miles

brake warning lamp illuminated

Fail 23 Aug 2017 102,237 miles

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

brake warning lamp illuminated

Pass 31 Aug 2016 101,492 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2015 100,284 miles

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 2 Sep 2014 98,188 miles

Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated (8.4.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 2 Sep 2014 98,188 miles

Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated (8.4.2)

Pass 9 Sep 2013 96,281 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2012 90,918 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2012 87,695 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2011 81,230 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2010 71,528 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES ARE WORN ON THE OUTER EDGES

DAMAGE TO NSF TYRE OUTER SIDE WALL NOT TO THE CORDS

WASHER JET AIM IS POOR

Fail 27 Jan 2010 71,257 miles

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

BOTH FRONT TYRES ARE WORN ON THE OUTER EDGES

DAMAGE TO NSF TYRE OUTER SIDE WALL NOT TO THE CORDS

WASHER JET AIM IS POOR

Pass 10 Feb 2009 58,904 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2009 58,901 miles

Centre Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Centre Rear registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

noted damage to n/s rear tyre outer wall.

Pass 11 Feb 2008 43,606 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2007 40,123 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2006 38,269 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 EWV is a 2002 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 EWV, 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 EWV registered?

M3 EWV is a 2002 BMW M3, first registered on 27 June 2002.

Is M3 EWV safe to buy?

The MOT history for M3 EWV shows 25 tests with a 84% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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