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R1 MJV

2002 BMW M3

Silver Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Feb 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

130,510 mi
Last recorded130,510 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 2002 BMW M377,945 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR1 MJV
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 130,510 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2025 128,396 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 9 Feb 2024 125,307 miles

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

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

Rear corrosion underside of vehicle

Pass 9 Feb 2023 121,290 miles

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

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

Rear support brace loose

Pass 17 Feb 2022 118,143 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 9 Dec 2020 115,356 miles

Nearside Front 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))

Pass 18 Dec 2019 113,508 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2018 110,857 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2018 110,853 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick part of pad missing (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Dec 2017 107,874 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2016 105,809 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2015 101,789 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2014 98,776 miles

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

Fail 30 Oct 2014 98,772 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 2 Oct 2013 90,289 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2012 82,146 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front brake discs slightly worn.

rear exhaust flanges corroded.

various small chips to front screen.

Pass 24 Oct 2011 76,109 miles

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

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

rear discs rusty

Fail 21 Oct 2011 76,091 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

rear discs rusty

Pass 12 Oct 2010 66,160 miles

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

rear discs slightly rusty

Fail 11 Oct 2010 66,159 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

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

rear discs slightly rusty

Pass 16 Oct 2009 57,537 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2008 46,926 miles

both front brake discs are lipped

Pass 20 Sep 2007 36,864 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2007 36,849 miles

Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Both rear tyres very low tread

Offside front tyre worn on outside edge

Pass 7 Aug 2006 31,810 miles

front tyresa wearing on inner edge

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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R1 MJV is a 2002 BMW M3 in Silver with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R1 MJV, 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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R1 MJV is a 2002 BMW M3, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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