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PL02 NTE

2002 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2026
Tests31 (20 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate64.5%

Mileage

124,493 mi
Last recorded124,493 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2025
Typical for 2002 BMW M377,945 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL02 NTE
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

20 pass 11 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2025 124,493 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2024 121,521 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2023 119,108 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive Power Steering (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2022 117,235 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2022 117,235 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Pass 23 Feb 2021 114,449 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Feb 2021 114,403 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Jan 2020 111,867 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material near flexi on near side (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 Jan 2019 108,100 miles

all brake pipes greased

Fail 21 Jan 2019 108,094 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

all brake pipes greased

Pass 7 Jun 2018 104,045 miles

all brake pipes greased

Fail 5 Jun 2018 104,035 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

all brake pipes greased

Pass 19 May 2017 98,223 miles
Fail 19 May 2017 98,223 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both rear main (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 27 Jun 2016 97,298 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2016 97,298 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Jun 2015 88,257 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2014 81,449 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2014 81,446 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Jul 2013 70,301 miles
Pass 31 May 2012 66,524 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2011 63,285 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 1 Jun 2011 63,285 miles
Fail 11 May 2010 58,965 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Pass 11 May 2010 58,965 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2010 58,952 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 13 Jul 2009 57,110 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2009 57,110 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2008 53,539 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2007 43,633 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2006 37,873 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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PL02 NTE is a 2002 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.5%.

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 PL02 NTE, 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 PL02 NTE registered?

PL02 NTE is a 2002 BMW M3, first registered on 4 July 2002.

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