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T12 BTG

2002 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

108,674 mi
Last recorded108,674 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 2002 BMW M377,945 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT12 BTG
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2026 108,674 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2025 105,048 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2024 102,445 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2023 95,596 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2022 92,332 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2021 86,134 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

rear passenger seats missing at time of test

Pass 20 Apr 2020 81,947 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Pass 2 Mar 2019 76,679 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2017 76,498 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2016 74,577 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2015 72,064 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2014 68,163 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2013 61,242 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 56,301 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2011 50,349 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2010 43,498 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2010 43,498 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 27 Mar 2009 35,034 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 27,944 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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T12 BTG is a 2002 BMW M3 in Blue with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 T12 BTG, 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 T12 BTG registered?

T12 BTG is a 2002 BMW M3, first registered on 18 July 2002.

Is T12 BTG safe to buy?

The MOT history for T12 BTG shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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