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OV02 OKN

2002 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Nov 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

113,450 mi
Last recorded113,450 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 2002 BMW M377,945 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV02 OKN
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 113,450 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2024 113,083 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2023 112,839 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2022 112,454 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2021 112,383 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2020 112,293 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2019 111,916 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2018 111,164 miles
Pass 30 May 2017 109,526 miles
Pass 30 May 2016 107,900 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2015 106,201 miles
Pass 21 May 2014 103,374 miles
Pass 30 May 2013 99,501 miles
Pass 19 May 2012 89,905 miles
Pass 28 May 2011 82,209 miles

n/s/f tyre has a cut in outer side wall, no cords are expossed

Fail 28 May 2011 82,209 miles

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

n/s/f tyre has a cut in outer side wall, no cords are expossed

Pass 27 May 2010 78,798 miles
Pass 21 May 2009 70,341 miles
Pass 28 May 2008 57,060 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 May 2007 42,578 miles
Pass 26 May 2006 36,385 miles

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

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

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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OV02 OKN is a 2002 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 OV02 OKN, 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 OV02 OKN registered?

OV02 OKN is a 2002 BMW M3, first registered on 30 May 2002.

Is OV02 OKN safe to buy?

The MOT history for OV02 OKN shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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