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RX02 XGG

2002 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Feb 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

129,959 mi
Last recorded129,959 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2026
Typical for 2002 BMW M377,945 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX02 XGG
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2026 129,959 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2025 129,419 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2024 128,869 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2023 128,378 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2022 127,213 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2021 126,779 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2020 125,028 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2019 121,796 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Feb 2018 118,911 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2017 114,723 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2016 110,059 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2014 104,988 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2013 102,723 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Pass 12 Mar 2012 98,453 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2010 96,130 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2010 96,130 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 24 Oct 2009 94,597 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2008 78,562 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2007 69,310 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2006 57,311 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2006 57,311 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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)

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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RX02 XGG is a 2002 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 RX02 XGG, 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 RX02 XGG registered?

RX02 XGG is a 2002 BMW M3, first registered on 1 March 2002.

Is RX02 XGG safe to buy?

The MOT history for RX02 XGG shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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