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M3 XVE

2002 BMW M3

Silver Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Feb 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

122,145 mi
Last recorded122,145 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2026
Typical for 2002 BMW M377,945 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2026 122,145 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2025 119,312 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2024 116,692 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2023 113,869 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2023 113,869 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 17 Feb 2022 109,402 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Feb 2022 109,402 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2021 106,150 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2020 103,700 miles

brake discs corroded from standing.

Pass 16 Jul 2018 103,665 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2017 96,248 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 21 Mar 2016 86,761 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2015 84,353 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 25 Mar 2014 81,861 miles
Pass 13 May 2013 81,851 miles
Fail 7 May 2013 81,831 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

engine managment light on

Pass 23 Jan 2012 80,626 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 23 Jan 2012 80,626 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Feb 2011 72,842 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2011 72,842 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 27 Jan 2010 65,721 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2009 55,326 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2009 55,324 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2008 45,196 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2007 35,700 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2006 22,381 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2006 22,344 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 XVE is a 2002 BMW M3 in Silver with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 XVE, 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 XVE registered?

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

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