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P13 HPS

2002 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

78,996 mi
Last recorded78,996 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 2002 BMW M377,945 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP13 HPS
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 78,996 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2025 77,344 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2024 75,340 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 3 Apr 2024 75,340 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour O/S,N/S (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge O/S,N/S inner worn (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Apr 2022 73,911 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2021 70,301 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Aug 2016 66,410 miles

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

Fail 26 Aug 2016 66,410 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 20 Aug 2015 60,034 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

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

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

under body washed no visable leaks from pas

Fail 6 Aug 2015 60,031 miles

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a failure in the system (2.3.8)

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

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

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

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

Pass 7 May 2010 56,080 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2008 51,058 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 19 Jan 2007 49,083 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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P13 HPS is a 2002 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 P13 HPS, 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 P13 HPS registered?

P13 HPS is a 2002 BMW M3, first registered on 6 September 2002.

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