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M666 SPO

2002 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Oct 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

125,656 mi
Last recorded125,656 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 2002 BMW M377,945 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM666 SPO
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2025 125,656 miles

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2024 125,233 miles

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Sep 2024 125,231 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2023 122,723 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2020 118,167 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2019 112,769 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2018 103,139 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2017 95,262 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2016 94,103 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp insecure bolts missing (1.7.3)

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2015 85,340 miles

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

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)

offside front brake sticking slightly

Pass 13 Nov 2014 67,246 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2014 67,246 miles

Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 12 Dec 2013 63,347 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2012 60,265 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2011 57,351 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2010 54,352 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2009 51,995 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2008 50,495 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2007 49,086 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2006 47,271 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2005 44,024 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2005 44,024 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.D1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.D1)

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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M666 SPO is a 2002 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 M666 SPO, 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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M666 SPO is a 2002 BMW M3, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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