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M70 CRG

2002 BMW M3

Yellow Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jan 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

142,522 mi
Last recorded142,522 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 2002 BMW M377,945 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM70 CRG
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2002
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 142,522 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2025 135,622 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2021 135,587 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2019 133,933 miles

Brake fluid deteriorated not fully visable

Brake pedal spongy

Coolant leak ()

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake flex hose perished

Rear Rear diff weaping

Pass 8 Dec 2017 131,796 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre wearing inner edge

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

both front tyres starting to crack in treads

Pass 15 Aug 2016 128,031 miles

Offside Front brake flex hose perished and cracking

Rear rear diff weap

front brake discs corroded and thin

Fail 12 Aug 2016 128,031 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front brake flex hose perished and cracking

Rear rear diff weap

front brake discs corroded and thin

Pass 29 Jul 2015 124,156 miles

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

Fail 27 Jul 2015 124,130 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Jun 2014 121,239 miles
Pass 29 May 2013 116,791 miles
Fail 10 May 2013 116,790 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (1.7.2)

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

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

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

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front Direction indicator has a product on the light source but not adversely affecting light output (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

no secondery bonnet retaining catch fitted

Pass 3 Jan 2012 110,777 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2011 107,875 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2009 100,251 miles

Offside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

under vehicle covers fitted

Pass 14 Jul 2008 87,850 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2008 87,850 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 17 Jul 2007 69,259 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)

advise hand brake travel high reserve travel left

Pass 23 Jun 2006 48,000 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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M70 CRG is a 2002 BMW M3 in Yellow with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 M70 CRG, 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 M70 CRG registered?

M70 CRG is a 2002 BMW M3, first registered on 18 June 2002.

Is M70 CRG safe to buy?

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