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T18 MVV

2002 BMW M3

Red Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

122,814 mi
Last recorded122,814 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2025
Typical for 2002 BMW M377,945 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT18 MVV
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2025 122,814 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

fuel cap seal deteriated

rear suspension coroded in general

Fail 11 Jun 2025 122,814 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

fuel cap seal deteriated

rear suspension coroded in general

Pass 2 Aug 2018 122,739 miles

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

handbrake lever has little reserve travel

Pass 13 May 2016 121,265 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre on limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre on limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 May 2015 119,095 miles

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

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)

engine oil leak

Pass 3 Apr 2014 110,328 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2013 102,076 miles

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

auxillary belt cracked

engine oil sump bung weeping

Pass 30 Dec 2011 94,094 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2010 81,850 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

mil light on

Fail 28 Jun 2010 81,757 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

mil light on

Pass 22 Jan 2009 69,391 miles

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

Fail 22 Jan 2009 69,391 miles

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

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

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

Rear registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

A roller brake test could not be carried out but i suspect there would be little effert on the offside rear handbrake.

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

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

Fail 12 Dec 2008 69,385 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

front brake discs badley liped and worn thin

Fail 2 Jun 2007 59,331 miles

Nearside Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Rear registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Pass 2 Jun 2007 59,331 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2006 43,165 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

O/S front tyre @ 3mm - Worn on outer edge

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

Fail 6 Mar 2006 43,148 miles

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

Both front tyres are worn on outer edges

Both rear tyres are worn on inner and outer edges

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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)

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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T18 MVV is a 2002 BMW M3 in Red with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 T18 MVV, 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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T18 MVV is a 2002 BMW M3, first registered on 1 November 2002.

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