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V7 SSD

2002 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Apr 2027
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

112,346 mi
Last recorded112,346 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 2002 BMW M377,945 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV7 SSD
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2026 112,346 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2025 111,322 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2025 111,299 miles

Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative linkage snapped (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake excessively binding both (1.2.1 (f))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

EML lamp on

Pass 10 Jun 2022 107,871 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2021 105,850 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2021 105,850 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 28 Jun 2019 104,030 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 28 Jun 2019 104,030 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 11 May 2018 102,974 miles
Fail 11 May 2018 102,974 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2017 99,128 miles

o/s rear shock absorber dust cover deteriorated

rear exhaust silencer flange corroded

Fail 1 Mar 2017 99,128 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

o/s rear shock absorber dust cover deteriorated

rear exhaust silencer flange corroded

Pass 21 Jul 2015 94,006 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

exhaust joining bracket middle to rear sections corroded and broken but not leaking exhaust gases

Fail 9 Jul 2015 93,996 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

exhaust joining bracket middle to rear sections corroded and broken but not leaking exhaust gases

Pass 15 Apr 2014 85,072 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2014 85,063 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Apr 2013 77,677 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2011 69,879 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2011 69,879 miles

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 19 Aug 2010 61,984 miles

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

Fail 11 Aug 2010 61,979 miles

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 10 Jun 2009 53,215 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2008 48,581 miles
Pass 23 May 2007 38,885 miles
Pass 20 May 2006 31,213 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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V7 SSD 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 64%.

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 V7 SSD, 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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V7 SSD is a 2002 BMW M3, first registered on 21 May 2002.

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