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R7 FEE

2002 BMW M3

Silver Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jan 2027
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

93,713 mi
Last recorded93,713 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2026
Typical for 2002 BMW M377,945 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR7 FEE
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2026 93,713 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Jan 2026 93,713 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2025
Pass 26 Jan 2024 90,855 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn outer tread, also has a cut on side wall (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm tread remaining (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Jan 2023 88,639 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2022 86,541 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2021 83,878 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2020 81,187 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2019 78,613 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2018 76,122 miles

Nearside Front tyre sidewall is damaged and worn on outer edge

Pass 18 Jan 2017 72,937 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 13 Jan 2016 70,575 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2016 70,439 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 27 Jan 2015 68,069 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2014 65,320 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2014 65,320 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 24 Jan 2013 60,334 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2012 54,174 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2012 54,175 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 26 Jan 2011 48,064 miles

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

offside front tyre slightly worn on outer edge

offside rear tyre worn slightly on inner edge

Fail 16 Jan 2010 42,150 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Jan 2010 42,150 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2009 35,608 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2009 35,608 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2008 29,882 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2008 29,882 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 19 Jan 2007 25,042 miles

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

Nearside rear tyre damaged on outer edge

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2006 20,130 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Jan 2006 20,127 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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R7 FEE is a 2002 BMW M3 in Silver with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 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 R7 FEE, 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 R7 FEE registered?

R7 FEE is a 2002 BMW M3, first registered on 23 August 2002.

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