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NWO 906

2002 BMW M3

Yellow Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Mar 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

105,649 mi
Last recorded105,649 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 2002 BMW M377,945 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNWO 906
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2002
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 105,649 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2025 102,536 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2025 102,495 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 15 Mar 2024 99,128 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2023 95,875 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2022 91,424 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2021 88,731 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 15 Mar 2021 88,700 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2020 86,192 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2019 82,241 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2018 77,699 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2017 71,020 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2016 63,585 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2015 58,848 miles

all four tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 17 Mar 2014 54,528 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2013 51,737 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2012 48,557 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2011 44,442 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2010 40,693 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2009 37,126 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2009 36,690 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 12 Feb 2008 32,215 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2007 28,207 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2006 23,533 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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NWO 906 is a 2002 BMW M3 in Yellow with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 NWO 906, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of NWO 906?

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What year was NWO 906 registered?

NWO 906 is a 2002 BMW M3, first registered on 8 February 2002.

Is NWO 906 safe to buy?

The MOT history for NWO 906 shows 24 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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