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T18 TCH

2002 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2024
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

120,808 mi
Last recorded120,808 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2023
Typical for 2002 BMW M377,945 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT18 TCH
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2023 120,808 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2022 118,950 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 26 Oct 2021 116,912 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 29 Oct 2020 115,661 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2019 113,453 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2018 110,175 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

Pass 22 Sep 2017 106,629 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2016 103,626 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2015 97,225 miles

2 x child seats fiited

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

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

sill guards and under trays fitted

Fail 15 Sep 2014 92,196 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 15 Sep 2014 92,196 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2013 85,982 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2013 85,982 miles

Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 8 May 2012 80,325 miles

Headlamp leveling sensor adrift off side front

Fail 3 May 2012 80,321 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Headlamp leveling sensor adrift off side front

headlamp washers inoprative

Pass 19 Apr 2011 74,863 miles

Front fog light lenses cracked.

Fail 18 Apr 2011 74,863 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front fog light lenses cracked.

Pass 15 Apr 2010 65,239 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2009 56,381 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2008 501,015 miles
Pass 8 May 2007 42,032 miles
Fail 8 May 2007 42,032 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 May 2006 28,942 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2005 26,869 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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T18 TCH is a 2002 BMW M3 in Blue with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 T18 TCH, 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 TCH is a 2002 BMW M3, first registered on 5 September 2002.

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