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2002 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Aug 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

92,894 mi
Last recorded92,894 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2026
Typical for 2002 BMW M377,945 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV1 DKG
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2026 92,894 miles

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2025 92,439 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2025 92,431 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 3 Aug 2024 91,914 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2023 90,619 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2022 89,567 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2022 89,567 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Aug 2021 88,652 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2020 87,542 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2019 85,985 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2018 82,644 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2017 75,134 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2016 63,277 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2015 58,224 miles

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

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

Pass 20 May 2014 51,392 miles
Pass 23 May 2013 47,502 miles
Fail 23 May 2013 47,502 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 21 May 2012 45,532 miles
Pass 25 May 2011 41,956 miles
Pass 22 May 2010 37,440 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)

Pass 18 May 2009 32,804 miles
Pass 15 May 2008 28,289 miles
Fail 14 May 2008 28,289 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.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 22 May 2007 23,441 miles
Pass 19 May 2006 21,616 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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V1 DKG is a 2002 BMW M3 in Blue with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 V1 DKG, 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 V1 DKG registered?

V1 DKG is a 2002 BMW M3, first registered on 6 March 2002.

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