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S77 OLN

2002 BMW M3

Yellow Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Nov 2026
Tests16 (16 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

70,930 mi
Last recorded70,930 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 2002 BMW M377,945 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS77 OLN
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2002
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

16 pass
Pass 13 Nov 2025 70,930 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2024 69,420 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2023 69,348 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2022 67,948 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2021 67,263 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2020 66,170 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2019 66,011 miles

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

under trays fitted

Pass 28 Sep 2018 65,005 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2015 64,140 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Sep 2013 63,811 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2012 62,080 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

rear pads low

Pass 17 Mar 2010 61,927 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2009 52,008 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2008 51,269 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 13 Jun 2007 48,750 miles

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 9 Sep 2006 46,884 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)

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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S77 OLN is a 2002 BMW M3 in Yellow with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 S77 OLN, 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 S77 OLN registered?

S77 OLN is a 2002 BMW M3, first registered on 21 August 2002.

Is S77 OLN safe to buy?

The MOT history for S77 OLN shows 16 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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