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T111 AAW

2002 BMW M3

Grey Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Apr 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

170,542 mi
Last recorded170,542 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 2002 BMW M377,945 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT111 AAW
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026 170,542 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2026 170,538 miles

Emissions unable to be completed engine overheated (8.2.1.2 (d))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2024 170,066 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

fuel cap rubber starting to crack

Fail 19 Nov 2024 170,065 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

fuel cap rubber starting to crack

Pass 20 Sep 2022 167,600 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2021 167,491 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2020 165,952 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2019 164,823 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 29 Aug 2018 163,801 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2017 161,984 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2016 159,660 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2016 159,593 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Registration plate lamp not working Both (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 23 Jun 2015 144,614 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 18 Jul 2014 133,809 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2013 122,423 miles

SURFACE RUST STARTING ON REAR STEAL BRAKE PIPES

Pass 26 Jul 2012 113,472 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2011 100,891 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front bumper damaged and fog light

Fail 5 Aug 2011 100,891 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front bumper damaged and fog light

Pass 31 Jul 2010 89,766 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2009 84,578 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2008 74,982 miles
Pass 4 May 2007 60,053 miles

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

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

Pass 27 May 2006 47,467 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2005 31,843 miles

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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T111 AAW is a 2002 BMW M3 in Grey with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 T111 AAW, 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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T111 AAW is a 2002 BMW M3, first registered on 31 May 2002.

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