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M3 XWS

2002 BMW M3

Silver Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2025
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

131,154 mi
Last recorded131,154 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2024
Typical for 2002 BMW M377,945 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2024 131,154 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 6 Dec 2023 127,943 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2022 122,594 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2021 119,652 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2020 117,130 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2019 115,198 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2018 113,189 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2017 11,861 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2016 108,570 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2015 102,954 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2015 102,954 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Pass 2 Jan 2015 100,969 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2015 100,969 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 Jan 2014 95,472 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2013 88,495 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2011 77,855 miles

Front wiper blades smearing

Oil leak

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 9 Dec 2010 70,331 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2010 70,331 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2009 62,549 miles

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside front kidney grill insecure

Offside front ride level sensor damaged

Offside rear exhaust rubber mounting damaged

Rear registration plate starting to delaminate

Fail 8 Dec 2009 62,522 miles

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

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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)

Offside front kidney grill insecure

Offside front ride level sensor damaged

Offside rear exhaust rubber mounting damaged

Rear registration plate starting to delaminate

Pass 2 Dec 2008 53,180 miles

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

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Oil leak

Rear regisration plate starting to delaminate

Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Fail 6 Dec 2007 44,893 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Pass 6 Dec 2007 44,893 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2006 32,370 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2006 32,355 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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 XWS is a 2002 BMW M3 in Silver with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 XWS, 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 XWS registered?

M3 XWS is a 2002 BMW M3, first registered on 27 November 2002.

Is M3 XWS safe to buy?

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