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AV02 WKR

2002 BMW M3

Yellow Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2023
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

117,999 mi
Last recorded117,999 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2022
Typical for 2002 BMW M377,945 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV02 WKR
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2002
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2022 117,999 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated and offside front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear seepage from diff

Fail 12 Oct 2022 117,998 miles

Emissions not tested engine missfire (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated and offside front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear seepage from diff

Pass 15 Oct 2019 116,133 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2018 109,965 miles

Brake pipes at offside rear and nearside rear slightly corroded

Headlamp levelling device damaged

Fail 3 Aug 2018 109,938 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Brake pipes at offside rear and nearside rear slightly corroded

Headlamp levelling device damaged

Nearside Front Tyre worn on edge of tread

Offside Front Tyre worn on edge of tread

Pass 4 Aug 2017 103,688 miles

engine bay and under body covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 1 Aug 2017 103,679 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

engine bay and under body covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 31 Oct 2016 99,706 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both mains at flexys (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 11 Nov 2015 95,794 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2014 91,680 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2013 82,053 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 1 Nov 2013 82,053 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 Nov 2012 70,125 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2011 60,982 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2011 60,982 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2010 51,729 miles

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)

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

Fail 10 Nov 2010 51,700 miles

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

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)

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

Pass 10 Nov 2009 42,400 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2009 42,371 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 11 Nov 2008 33,142 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2007 23,658 miles
Pass 10 May 2007 21,380 miles
Fail 8 May 2007 21,380 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2006 16,989 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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AV02 WKR is a 2002 BMW M3 in Yellow with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AV02 WKR, 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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AV02 WKR is a 2002 BMW M3, first registered on 31 May 2002.

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