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M3 XVR

2002 BMW M3

Silver Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2026
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

159,187 mi
Last recorded159,187 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2025
Typical for 2002 BMW M377,945 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2025 159,187 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2023 159,031 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2022 158,539 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2021 157,822 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2020 156,298 miles
Pass 8 May 2019 155,107 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2018 152,993 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2016 152,667 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2015 144,817 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2015 137,997 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2014 124,194 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2013 112,689 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2012 105,917 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2012 105,917 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension support bearing excessively worn (2.4.G.4d)

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

air bag warning light on

esc warning light on

front disc[s] wearing thin

off side front tyre worn on outer edge

offside drive shaft seal has slight leak

strut brase broken

Pass 26 Jan 2011 96,785 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2009 85,253 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2008 76,672 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2007 69,981 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2006 59,613 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 XVR is a 2002 BMW M3 in Silver with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 XVR, 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 XVR registered?

M3 XVR is a 2002 BMW M3, first registered on 30 May 2002.

Is M3 XVR safe to buy?

The MOT history for M3 XVR shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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