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TX02 XXX

2002 BMW M3

Grey Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jun 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

152,270 mi
Last recorded152,270 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 2002 BMW M377,945 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTX02 XXX
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2026 152,270 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Jun 2026 152,270 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2024 151,853 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and substantial corrosion to rear differential casing (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2023 151,744 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Substantial corrosion to rear differential casing.

Pass 24 Jun 2022 151,406 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Substantial corrosion to rear differential casing.

Pass 9 Jul 2021 151,068 miles

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Substantial corrosion to rear differential casing.

Pass 26 Jun 2020 150,541 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2019 149,765 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2018 148,078 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2018 148,078 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Jun 2017 143,425 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2016 139,604 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2015 134,663 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2014 129,060 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2014 129,060 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 10 Jun 2013 121,988 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Jun 2013 121,988 miles

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Jun 2012 115,059 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2011 108,702 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2010 100,616 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2009 90,546 miles
Pass 20 May 2008 84,192 miles
Pass 14 May 2007 69,727 miles
Pass 3 May 2006 61,222 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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TX02 XXX is a 2002 BMW M3 in Grey with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 TX02 XXX, 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 TX02 XXX registered?

TX02 XXX is a 2002 BMW M3, first registered on 22 March 2002.

Is TX02 XXX safe to buy?

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