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RN02 OUA

2002 BMW M3

Yellow Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jun 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

92,022 mi
Last recorded92,022 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 2002 BMW M377,945 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRN02 OUA
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2002
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2026 92,022 miles
Pass 28 May 2025 91,667 miles
Pass 28 May 2024 90,994 miles
Pass 23 May 2023 90,499 miles
Pass 18 May 2022 89,999 miles
Fail 18 May 2022 89,999 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 25 Mar 2021 88,860 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2021 88,860 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2019 86,510 miles

Rear tyres worn

Pass 13 Jun 2018 86,151 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2017 85,586 miles

Both rear tyres and nearside front tyre are all worn close to the legal limit

Pass 8 Apr 2016 83,597 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2015 82,227 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2014 80,584 miles

n/s front tyre low

Fail 7 Apr 2014 80,584 miles

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

n/s front tyre low

Pass 13 Nov 2012 76,972 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2011 72,529 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Jun 2011 72,529 miles
Pass 19 May 2010 63,682 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 20 Mar 2009 57,624 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2008 54,959 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2008 54,959 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 May 2007 44,837 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2005 21,537 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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RN02 OUA 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 79.2%.

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 RN02 OUA, 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

How do I check the history of RN02 OUA?

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What year was RN02 OUA registered?

RN02 OUA is a 2002 BMW M3, first registered on 24 June 2002.

Is RN02 OUA safe to buy?

The MOT history for RN02 OUA shows 24 tests with a 79.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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