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R46 PLR

2002 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

74,530 mi
Last recorded74,530 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2025
Typical for 2002 BMW M377,945 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR46 PLR
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2025 74,530 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2024 73,063 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2023 69,486 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2022 68,154 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2022 68,108 miles

Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2021 66,032 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 24 Feb 2021 66,032 miles

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Apr 2019 59,615 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2018 52,664 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (inner edge ) (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Jun 2017 52,303 miles
Pass 26 May 2016 51,699 miles
Pass 29 May 2015 50,828 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2014 50,085 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2013 49,416 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

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

Pass 19 Jun 2013 49,416 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 24 May 2012 48,014 miles
Pass 24 May 2011 47,672 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2009 46,446 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2007 45,442 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2006 40,999 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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R46 PLR is a 2002 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 R46 PLR, 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 R46 PLR registered?

R46 PLR is a 2002 BMW M3, first registered on 25 June 2002.

Is R46 PLR safe to buy?

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