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AU02 VOH

2002 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

100,664 mi
Last recorded100,664 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2018
Typical for 2002 BMW M377,945 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU02 VOH
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2018 100,664 miles

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

antiroll bar links nearly touching arms front

covers fitted

evidence of nsr tyre to wheel arch contact

tyres worn on edges

Fail 5 Jun 2018 100,623 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Front Service brake binding but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear has evidence of wheel arch to tyre contact

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

anti roll bar links touching lower arms

covers fitted

front tyres worn on inner edges

rear diff slight oil leak

Pass 5 Apr 2017 95,395 miles

Nearside Rear PARKING BRAKE SLIGHTLY BINDING

Pass 10 Mar 2016 90,154 miles

covers fitted

front tyres worn on inner edges

n/s/f bumpstop worn

Fail 1 Mar 2016 90,300 miles

Brake pipe inadequately clipped front to rear (3.6.B.1)

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped lodged between spring (3.6.B.1) DANGEROUS

covers fitted

front tyres worn on inner edges

n/s/f bumpstop worn

Fail 8 Dec 2015 90,274 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to offside rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

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)

both front tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 16 Dec 2014 84,686 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 8 Dec 2014 84,671 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Offside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 6 Dec 2013 75,359 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2013 75,359 miles

Nearside Front brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j)

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

Offside Front brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j)

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

Pass 6 Dec 2012 67,412 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2011 606,991 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2011 59,565 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2010 15,525 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2009 48,137 miles

Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 18 Mar 2008 41,451 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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

most areas under vehicle covered. unable to check

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 13 Mar 2007 38,499 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2006 35,092 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2006 35,092 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

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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AU02 VOH is a 2002 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 AU02 VOH, 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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AU02 VOH is a 2002 BMW M3, first registered on 27 March 2002.

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