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PTH 588

2002 BMW M3

Silver Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Sep 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

71,512 mi
Last recorded71,512 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 2002 BMW M377,945 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPTH 588
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025 71,512 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2024 70,090 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2019 70,065 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2018 70,051 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2017 69,478 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2016 67,730 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2015 66,526 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2015 66,496 miles

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 16 Aug 2014 64,857 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2013 62,911 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2012 56,211 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2012 56,211 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 22 Jun 2011 45,519 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2010 44,550 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2009 42,922 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2008 41,099 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2007 39,786 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2006 38,363 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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PTH 588 is a 2002 BMW M3 in Silver with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 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 PTH 588, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was PTH 588 registered?

PTH 588 is a 2002 BMW M3, first registered on 14 October 2002.

Is PTH 588 safe to buy?

The MOT history for PTH 588 shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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