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P888 RMM

2002 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Mar 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

147,404 mi
Last recorded147,404 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2002 BMW M377,945 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP888 RMM
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 147,404 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 7 Mar 2025 147,235 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2023 147,148 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Jan 2022 146,856 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. nearside less effort (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear rear sub frame corroded but not excessively, under covers not allowing full inspection.

Fail 11 Jan 2022 146,843 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 245/40/18 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed 245/40/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/40/18 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/40/18 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. nearside less effort (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear rear sub frame corroded but not excessively, under covers not allowing full inspection.

Pass 11 Nov 2020 145,532 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2019 142,745 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2018 141,491 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both 225/45/zr18 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Oct 2017 126,641 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 6 Oct 2017 126,641 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 11 Nov 2016 124,909 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2015 120,612 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2014 117,855 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2014 114,976 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2012 109,244 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2012 108,829 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Sep 2011 101,471 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2011 101,384 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Sep 2010 97,544 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s wiper blade smearing slightly

Pass 7 Sep 2009 90,764 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2009 90,742 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2008 77,228 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2007 71,071 miles

stone chip unswept zone of front windscreen

Pass 1 Sep 2006 63,403 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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P888 RMM 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 79.2%.

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 P888 RMM, 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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P888 RMM is a 2002 BMW M3, first registered on 1 September 2002.

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