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M3 XMP

2002 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Nov 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

52,325 mi
Last recorded52,325 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 2002 BMW M377,945 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2025 52,325 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2024 52,179 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2023 52,004 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Nov 2022 51,873 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2022 51,873 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Pass 18 Nov 2021 51,609 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2020 51,214 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2020 51,212 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 May 2019 49,550 miles
Pass 24 May 2018 47,992 miles
Pass 16 May 2017 47,124 miles
Fail 16 May 2017 47,124 miles

Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)

Pass 24 May 2016 45,896 miles
Pass 26 May 2015 43,940 miles
Pass 17 May 2014 41,204 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 May 2013 37,413 miles
Pass 19 May 2012 34,143 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 24 May 2011 31,507 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

chips in windscreen

Pass 24 May 2011 31,507 miles

chips in windscreen

Fail 24 May 2010 28,299 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

auto height adjuster broken

Pass 24 May 2010 28,299 miles

auto height adjuster broken

Pass 26 May 2009 24,513 miles
Fail 22 May 2009 24,413 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front 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 23 May 2008 21,434 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

Pass 25 May 2007 18,395 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2005 17,209 miles

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

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

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

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

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 XMP is a 2002 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 XMP, 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 XMP registered?

M3 XMP is a 2002 BMW M3, first registered on 19 June 2002.

Is M3 XMP safe to buy?

The MOT history for M3 XMP shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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