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P4 TGN

2002 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jul 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

191,221 mi
Last recorded191,221 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2026
Typical for 2002 BMW M377,945 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP4 TGN
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2026 191,221 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2025 182,636 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured nearside and offside (4.4.3 (a))

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring view of testable components

Pass 29 Jun 2024 170,189 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring view of testable components

Pass 29 Jun 2023 159,023 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2022 156,969 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2021 153,497 miles
Pass 19 May 2020 153,070 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2019 152,286 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp functioning incorrectly Light on (1.1.10 (g))

Front Under body tray loose

Nearside Front Coolant leak

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge of tyre wearing (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension hight measuring device broken

Pass 3 Mar 2018 145,887 miles

brake warning light stay on

Fail 3 Mar 2018 145,887 miles

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not of equal width along their entire length (6.3.4a)

brake warning light stay on

Pass 14 Dec 2016 139,231 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 14 Dec 2015 130,845 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

eml is on

Pass 12 Dec 2014 123,621 miles

all discs corroded

both number plates perished

nsf brake pipe corroding

rear exhaust bracket broken

Fail 10 Dec 2014 123,621 miles

Front Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)

all discs corroded

both number plates perished

nsf brake pipe corroding

rear exhaust bracket broken

Pass 28 Jan 2014 118,088 miles

Nearside Rear 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 11 Feb 2013 111,791 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 24 Feb 2012 99,059 miles

both rear tyres worn close to legal limit

front brake discs pitted/rusted

slight play in steering rack

Fail 20 Feb 2012 99,059 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

both rear tyres worn close to legal limit

front brake discs pitted/rusted

slight play in steering rack

rear brake discs badly pitted/rusted

Pass 3 Mar 2011 85,834 miles

all brake discs corroded

both rear tyres scrubbing

Fail 26 Feb 2011 85,834 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

all brake discs corroded

both rear tyres scrubbing

Pass 2 Mar 2010 75,321 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2009 65,826 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2008 56,210 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2008 56,209 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2007 54,096 miles

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Fail 30 Mar 2007 54,096 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 7 Apr 2006 27,893 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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P4 TGN is a 2002 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 P4 TGN, 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 P4 TGN registered?

P4 TGN is a 2002 BMW M3, first registered on 19 December 2002.

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