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SN02 NZM

2002 BMW M3

Silver Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jun 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

92,195 mi
Last recorded92,195 miles
Recorded on26 May 2026
Typical for 2002 BMW M377,945 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN02 NZM
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 May 2026 92,195 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2025 90,957 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases both rear exhaust clamps deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

windscreen has a small stone chip

Fail 4 Jun 2025 90,957 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases both rear exhaust clamps deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

windscreen has a small stone chip

Pass 28 May 2024 89,289 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2023 88,634 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2021 85,591 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2019 82,336 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to back pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 23 Jun 2018 79,520 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2017 77,195 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2016 73,737 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2015 69,423 miles

Brake pad wear wiring nearside front cut

Nearside Outer Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Jul 2014 66,941 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2012 62,361 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2012 60,022 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2011 57,008 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2011 57,008 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Front registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

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

Pass 26 Jan 2010 46,938 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2009 40,276 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Sep 2009 40,276 miles

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

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

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

Fail 11 Sep 2009 40,217 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

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

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2008 20,051 miles

engine management light on.

rear tyres worn on edges.

Pass 17 Apr 2007 18,640 miles

Damage on both rear tyre side walls.

Pass 18 Apr 2006 16,927 miles

Brake fluid level below MAX MARK.

Damage to O/S/R tyre outer side wall.

Front brake pads worn close to wear sensor,and discs look worn.

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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SN02 NZM is a 2002 BMW M3 in Silver with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 SN02 NZM, 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 SN02 NZM registered?

SN02 NZM is a 2002 BMW M3, first registered on 8 March 2002.

Is SN02 NZM safe to buy?

The MOT history for SN02 NZM shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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