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S11 TBR

2002 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jul 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

97,837 mi
Last recorded97,837 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2026
Typical for 2002 BMW M377,945 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS11 TBR
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2026 97,837 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2025 92,812 miles

o/s/f headlamps misty

Pass 29 Jun 2024 85,587 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2023 80,736 miles

Front Washers are weak

Pass 31 Mar 2022 76,288 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2021 73,457 miles

n/s/f wheel bind little

Pass 24 Feb 2020 71,620 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2020 71,608 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Feb 2019 68,500 miles

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

different wheel fitted to n/s/f

Pass 16 Jan 2018 64,634 miles

Offside 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 28 Jan 2017 59,997 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2016 56,885 miles

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

Pass 23 Dec 2014 53,890 miles

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 18 Jan 2014 51,011 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2012 48,363 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 29 Dec 2012 48,363 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2011 47,160 miles

exhaused clamp rusted

rear exhaused rubber split

Pass 30 Dec 2010 45,024 miles

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

damage to n/s/f tyre outer wall

Pass 8 Jan 2010 42,481 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2010 42,472 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2009 40,217 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2007 37,600 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2007 37,600 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 22 Dec 2006 33,233 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2006 22,057 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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S11 TBR is a 2002 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 S11 TBR, 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 S11 TBR registered?

S11 TBR is a 2002 BMW M3, first registered on 9 August 2002.

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