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T12 MLG

2002 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2025
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

108,290 mi
Last recorded108,290 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2024
Typical for 2002 BMW M377,945 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2024 108,290 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 23 Feb 2023 108,197 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 Feb 2022 108,004 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 Nov 2020 107,540 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 May 2019 106,943 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 May 2018 105,870 miles
Fail 17 May 2018 105,864 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake binding Offside (3.7.B.1)

Pass 9 May 2017 104,509 miles
Pass 13 May 2016 103,379 miles
Pass 20 May 2015 101,763 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)

Fail 18 May 2015 101,763 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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 10 Oct 2014 97,299 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

fuel cap sealing washer starting to crack/perish

n/s/f tyre has damage to outer sidewall

Pass 13 Sep 2013 84,045 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

fuel cap sealing washer deteriated

Pass 20 Sep 2012 77,034 miles

Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

offside front headlight adjuster broken on offside front lower arm

rear diff leaking

Fail 20 Sep 2012 77,034 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

offside front headlight adjuster broken on offside front lower arm

rear diff leaking

Pass 4 Oct 2011 70,085 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2011 70,085 miles

Nearside Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 27 Sep 2010 62,215 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2009 52,411 miles

slight cuts in both front tyre walls

slight wear on front brake discs

Pass 24 Sep 2008 46,056 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2007 41,490 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2006 32,804 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 MLG is a 2002 BMW M3 in Blue with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 MLG, 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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T12 MLG is a 2002 BMW M3, first registered on 2 January 2002.

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