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RAW 4N

2002 BMW M3

Yellow Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Feb 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

70,469 mi
Last recorded70,469 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2026
Typical for 2002 BMW M377,945 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRAW 4N
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2002
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2026 70,469 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2025 70,249 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2024 69,954 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded covered in grease ()

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

Pass 20 Feb 2023 69,884 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2022 69,337 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2021 68,930 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2020 68,652 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2019 68,449 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2018 68,168 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2017 67,132 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2016 66,152 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2015 64,687 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2014 62,991 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2013 60,913 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2012 58,739 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2011 55,884 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 19 Jan 2011 55,833 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Feb 2010 52,594 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 3 Feb 2010 52,594 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 13 Feb 2009 49,513 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Feb 2008 45,741 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2007 40,920 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2007 40,920 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not of equal width along their entire length (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate with character(s) which are not of equal width along their entire length (6.3.4a)

Pass 9 Feb 2006 36,571 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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RAW 4N is a 2002 BMW M3 in Yellow with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 RAW 4N, 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 RAW 4N registered?

RAW 4N is a 2002 BMW M3, first registered on 1 March 2002.

Is RAW 4N safe to buy?

The MOT history for RAW 4N shows 24 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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