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RN51 XVV

2002 BMW M3

Grey Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jan 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

81,219 mi
Last recorded81,219 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 2002 BMW M377,945 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRN51 XVV
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026 81,219 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2025 78,729 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2024 76,914 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted Outer wheel bead (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Jan 2023 76,563 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 255/35/19 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 23 Jan 2023 76,563 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 slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 255/35/19 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 11 Jan 2022 75,682 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted Damage to wheel bead (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2021 75,079 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Jan 2020 75,034 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2019 74,386 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 7 Jan 2019 74,386 miles

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2018 73,947 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 11 Jan 2017 73,077 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured all indicator lamp bulbs are slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside (2.4.G.2)

Rear rear silencer rubbers perished/split but system still adeqautely supported

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

fuel cap washer slightly perished

Pass 28 Apr 2015 72,906 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2014 72,054 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2013 72,012 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2012 70,254 miles

fuel cap sealing rubber slightly deteriorated

Pass 26 Apr 2011 66,512 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

fuel cap sealing rubber slightly deteriorated

Pass 23 Apr 2010 63,063 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 9 Feb 2009 60,375 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2008 52,251 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2008 52,251 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 19 Jan 2007 40,741 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2007 40,735 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 12 Jan 2006 31,129 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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RN51 XVV is a 2002 BMW M3 in Grey with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 RN51 XVV, 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 RN51 XVV registered?

RN51 XVV is a 2002 BMW M3, first registered on 29 January 2002.

Is RN51 XVV safe to buy?

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