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M3 XXE

2002 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

108,131 mi
Last recorded108,131 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2025
Typical for 2002 BMW M377,945 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM3 XXE
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2025 108,131 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2024 104,432 miles

Offside Front level sensor broken

Fail 23 Apr 2024 104,432 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture front to rear x2 (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front level sensor broken

Pass 13 Apr 2023 100,838 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material middle to rear corroded in brackets (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material middle to rear corroded in brackets (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 31 Mar 2022 97,703 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2021 97,179 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2020 96,946 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Apr 2019 96,791 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 27 Feb 2018 96,090 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 27 Apr 2016 87,000 miles
Pass 26 May 2015 83,675 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2014 76,077 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2014 76,077 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Mar 2014 75,684 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Mar 2013 70,907 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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)

Fail 12 Mar 2013 70,905 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 10 Mar 2012 67,661 miles

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 22 Jan 2011 67,253 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 11 Jul 2009 63,001 miles

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

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

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

front propshaft coupling slight movement

Fail 27 Jun 2008 61,003 miles

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Pass 27 Jun 2008 61,003 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2007 60,962 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2006 52,010 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 XXE is a 2002 BMW M3 in Blue with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 XXE, 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 XXE registered?

M3 XXE is a 2002 BMW M3, first registered on 22 March 2002.

Is M3 XXE safe to buy?

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