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RNZ 2142

2002 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests26 (22 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

118,743 mi
Last recorded118,743 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 2002 BMW M377,945 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRNZ 2142
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

22 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 118,743 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 10 Apr 2025 117,697 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 19 Apr 2024 116,407 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2023 115,675 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 13 Apr 2022 114,904 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

all brake pipes greased

Pass 16 Apr 2021 114,152 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 9 Apr 2020 113,046 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 18 Apr 2019 112,972 miles

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 12 Apr 2018 112,833 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Apr 2017 112,637 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 8 Apr 2016 112,180 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play inner rack end (2.2.B.1f)

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. nearside down (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 9 Apr 2015 111,460 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2014 110,821 miles

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

Pass 12 Apr 2013 109,872 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2013 109,872 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 16 Apr 2012 108,335 miles

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 31 Mar 2011 105,369 miles

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 30 Mar 2010 101,290 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 30 Apr 2009 95,882 miles

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

slight play in o/s of steering rack

Fail 28 Apr 2009 95,845 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

slight play in o/s of steering rack

Pass 24 Apr 2008 91,836 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2008 91,836 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2007 76,608 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2006 62,415 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2006 62,415 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2006 62,083 miles

OFFSIDE FRON T STEERING RACK SLIGHT PLAY.

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

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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RNZ 2142 is a 2002 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 RNZ 2142, 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 RNZ 2142 registered?

RNZ 2142 is a 2002 BMW M3, first registered on 1 January 2002.

Is RNZ 2142 safe to buy?

The MOT history for RNZ 2142 shows 26 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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