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P13 RAA

2002 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

79,080 mi
Last recorded79,080 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 2002 BMW M377,945 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 79,080 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2025 78,637 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2024 78,263 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2023 75,508 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2021 74,312 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2020 72,825 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2019 71,576 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 23 Oct 2019 71,576 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Oct 2018 70,134 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2017 66,324 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 255/35r19 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 28 Oct 2016 62,748 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2015 58,684 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2014 56,714 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2013 54,273 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2012 51,309 miles

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 9 Nov 2012 51,309 miles

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

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 15 Nov 2011 48,266 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 30 Oct 2010 44,770 miles

nsf wheel outer rim has slight damage

osr tyre is wearing on outer edge

Pass 17 Nov 2009 42,583 miles

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

offside rear tyre tread worn low on edges

Fail 17 Nov 2009 42,583 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

offside rear tyre tread worn low on edges

Pass 28 Nov 2008 40,215 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2007 36,909 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2006 29,156 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2006 29,156 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 RAA is a 2002 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 P13 RAA, 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 RAA registered?

P13 RAA is a 2002 BMW M3, first registered on 3 September 2002.

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