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RL02 ZTR

2002 BMW M3

Silver Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Feb 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

115,561 mi
Last recorded115,561 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2026
Typical for 2002 BMW M377,945 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRL02 ZTR
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2026 115,561 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2025 114,326 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2024 113,081 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2023 112,325 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2022 109,370 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2020 104,921 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords tyre wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to hose (1.1.11 (c))

Rear exhaust clamps deteriorating

Pass 9 Aug 2019 99,224 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2018 95,619 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2017 92,599 miles
Pass 6 May 2016 91,296 miles
Fail 6 May 2016 91,296 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 17 Feb 2015 90,532 miles

both front tyres worn on edges

near side rear exhaust clamp corroded ( snapped )

Pass 16 Jan 2014 87,683 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2013 83,994 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2012 81,659 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2011 78,446 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2010 72,112 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2009 67,358 miles

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

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

Vehicle tested in wet conditions.

Pass 17 Jan 2008 63,775 miles

vehicle tested in wet conditions.

Pass 24 Jan 2007 56,069 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2006 47,572 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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RL02 ZTR is a 2002 BMW M3 in Silver with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 RL02 ZTR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RL02 ZTR registered?

RL02 ZTR is a 2002 BMW M3, first registered on 1 March 2002.

Is RL02 ZTR safe to buy?

The MOT history for RL02 ZTR shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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