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P123 RBR

2002 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2023
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

106,845 mi
Last recorded106,845 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2022
Typical for 2002 BMW M377,945 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP123 RBR
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2022 106,845 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @ 1.8 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @ 1.8 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 5 Jan 2022 106,841 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear - side of fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to flex (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to flex (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @ 1.8 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @ 1.8 mm (5.2.3 (e))

fuel cap seal deteriorated - cracking

Pass 15 Jan 2021 106,602 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside front to rear at side of fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flex (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Nov 2019 106,022 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 25 Nov 2019 106,022 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 14 Sep 2017 100,331 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2017 100,331 miles

Nearside Rear Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Pass 13 Jul 2015 86,143 miles

both front tyres are worn on the inner edge

Pass 27 Jun 2014 75,319 miles

rear brake discs showing signs of wear / corrosion

Fail 27 Jun 2014 75,319 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

rear brake discs showing signs of wear / corrosion

Pass 13 Jul 2013 72,957 miles

Nearside Front Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Sep 2012 71,911 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2012 71,911 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2011 70,227 miles

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 8 Sep 2010 68,038 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 25 Aug 2009 63,561 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2009 63,561 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 3 Sep 2008 59,269 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2007 54,336 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2007 54,323 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2006 45,402 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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P123 RBR 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 71.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 P123 RBR, 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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P123 RBR is a 2002 BMW M3, first registered on 21 December 2002.

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