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R22 CEH

2002 BMW M3

Silver Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

76,356 mi
Last recorded76,356 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2025
Typical for 2002 BMW M377,945 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR22 CEH
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2025 76,356 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2023 74,423 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2020 73,514 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 9 Jun 2016 71,422 miles

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

Fail 8 Jun 2016 71,398 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2015 65,010 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2014 64,351 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2013 57,923 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2012 53,291 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2011 45,659 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2011 45,658 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2010 37,084 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2010 37,082 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 19 May 2009 34,971 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2008 29,985 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2007 25,868 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2006 23,167 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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R22 CEH is a 2002 BMW M3 in Silver with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 R22 CEH, 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 R22 CEH registered?

R22 CEH is a 2002 BMW M3, first registered on 1 September 2002.

Is R22 CEH safe to buy?

The MOT history for R22 CEH shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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