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AV02 WLZ

2002 BMW M3

Silver Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2015
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

201,668 mi
Last recorded201,668 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2014
Typical for 2002 BMW M377,945 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV02 WLZ
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2014 201,668 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 23 Jan 2014 201,667 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Dec 2012 190,345 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2011 177,995 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

oil leak rear axle

Pass 30 Nov 2010 156,704 miles

nearside and offside front brake discs slightly worn

oil leak

Pass 20 Nov 2009 121,727 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2008 104,669 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2007 85,614 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2006 68,658 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 WLZ is a 2002 BMW M3 in Silver with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 AV02 WLZ, 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 AV02 WLZ registered?

AV02 WLZ is a 2002 BMW M3, first registered on 20 May 2002.

Is AV02 WLZ safe to buy?

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