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TSV 809

2002 BMW M3

Silver Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Mar 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

137,678 mi
Last recorded137,678 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 2002 BMW M377,945 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTSV 809
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 137,678 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2025 136,340 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2024 132,693 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2023 131,131 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2022 129,876 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play all (5.3.4 (a) (i))

drivers outer door handle doesnt always work

Fail 18 Feb 2022 129,876 miles

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

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play all (5.3.4 (a) (i))

drivers outer door handle doesnt always work

Pass 8 Dec 2020 117,721 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Dec 2020 117,721 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 8 Jan 2018 115,003 miles

under trays and engine covers fitted

Pass 23 Sep 2016 112,852 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2015 110,297 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Jul 2014 108,031 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Jul 2013 98,593 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres on legal limits

side skirts fitted

Pass 1 Aug 2012 90,314 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2012 90,313 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Pass 1 Aug 2011 86,607 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2010 84,716 miles

all brake discs worn

rear tyres worn

Pass 23 Jul 2009 81,842 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2009 81,842 miles

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

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

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)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 21 Jul 2008 76,969 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2007 69,610 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2006 57,541 miles

Advise front & rear brake disc`s worn

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

Offside Front 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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TSV 809 is a 2002 BMW M3 in Silver 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 TSV 809, 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 TSV 809 registered?

TSV 809 is a 2002 BMW M3, first registered on 11 June 2002.

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