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M90 TEC

2002 BMW M3

Silver Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

131,668 mi
Last recorded131,668 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2025
Typical for 2002 BMW M377,945 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM90 TEC
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2025 131,668 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2023 130,037 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2022 128,425 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2021 122,189 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2020 116,507 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2019 106,081 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2018 99,001 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2017 94,009 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2016 92,368 miles
Pass 2 May 2015 88,048 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2013 84,454 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2012 83,486 miles

rear exhaust clamp corroded

Pass 24 Jun 2011 81,705 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2010 80,471 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2010 80,440 miles

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Fail 7 Jan 2009 76,998 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2009 76,998 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2007 66,927 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Sep 2007 66,927 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2006 52,000 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2006 52,000 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 Nov 2005 39,211 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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M90 TEC is a 2002 BMW M3 in Silver 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 M90 TEC, 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 M90 TEC registered?

M90 TEC is a 2002 BMW M3, first registered on 6 August 2002.

Is M90 TEC safe to buy?

The MOT history for M90 TEC shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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