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R7 TTP

2002 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

67,641 mi
Last recorded67,641 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2025
Typical for 2002 BMW M377,945 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR7 TTP
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2025 67,641 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2024 67,486 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2023 67,436 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2022 67,265 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2021 66,836 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2020 66,234 miles

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Rear Standard fitment seat belt missing ()

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate None Std Seat Belts Fitted (7.1.6 (a))

Under Trays Fitted

Fail 11 Feb 2020 66,232 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Rear Standard fitment seat belt missing ()

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate None Std Seat Belts Fitted (7.1.6 (a))

Under Trays Fitted

Pass 2 Feb 2018 65,995 miles

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Rear Standard fitment seat belt missing ()

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 19 May 2016 65,964 miles

both rear tyres worn to legal limit

ns front tyre worn low

Fail 19 May 2016 65,964 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Registration plate lamp not working both rear (1.1.C.1d)

both rear tyres worn to legal limit

ns front tyre worn low

Fail 8 Aug 2014 65,958 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Driver's airbag missing (5.4.1)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Rear Electrical wiring inadequately supported (1.9.2a)

Rear Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

All 4 inner rear suspention arm bolts insecure. (Rectified)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Factory fitted seats and interior removed at time of test.

Front bumper insecure

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

Roll cage fitted.

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp on.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Jul 2013 65,644 miles

srs light on due to the car is used for compertion. full harness seat belts fitted, no rear seats. full roll cage fitted

Pass 16 Nov 2009 61,598 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2008 57,132 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2007 46,195 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2007 34,356 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2006 30,887 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2005 23,924 miles

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

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 TTP is a 2002 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 R7 TTP, 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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R7 TTP is a 2002 BMW M3, first registered on 1 September 2002.

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