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RKR 41S

2002 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

128,296 mi
Last recorded128,296 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 2002 BMW M377,945 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRKR 41S
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 128,296 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2025 125,650 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2024 117,962 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2023 115,976 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2022 113,820 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2022 113,819 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

fuel tank gard bars corroded

under body cover damaged

Pass 3 Jul 2020 111,654 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2020 111,653 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 225/40/19 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 255/35/19 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Nov 2017 111,604 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2016 110,875 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2015 110,363 miles

Rear axle (diff) oil leak

Pass 18 Dec 2014 109,165 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 4 Sep 2014 109,066 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

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

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)

Rear subframe/chassis brace corroded

Run flat light is on

Pass 30 Sep 2013 107,600 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2013 107,600 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Aug 2011 100,887 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2010 94,544 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 Sep 2009 90,987 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2008 86,223 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2006 60,132 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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RKR 41S is a 2002 BMW M3 in Blue with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 RKR 41S, 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 RKR 41S registered?

RKR 41S is a 2002 BMW M3, first registered on 1 September 2002.

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