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AV02 XMW

2002 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2019
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

139,369 mi
Last recorded139,369 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2018
Typical for 2002 BMW M377,945 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV02 XMW
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2018 139,369 miles

Fuel cap rubber seal slightly perishing/ cracking

Nearside Front Tyre tread wearing low/ bald on inner edge

Offside Front Tyre tread wearing low/ bald on inner edge

Pass 6 Feb 2018 139,239 miles

Nearside Rear floor bung area corroded

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

after market exhaust fitted

Pass 9 Feb 2017 135,476 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2017 135,468 miles

Emissions not tested Due to exhaust leak. (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases At center pipe connection. (7.1.2)

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 20 Jan 2016 129,950 miles

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

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

Side repeater slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

oil leak from rear diff

Pass 21 Jan 2015 124,272 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

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

sill covers.

Fail 20 Jan 2015 124,250 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

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

sill covers.

Pass 22 Jan 2014 103,040 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2013 101,419 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2012 93,473 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2011 92,942 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2010 90,457 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2009 87,682 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2008 83,939 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2007 79,199 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2006 67,955 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 XMW is a 2002 BMW M3 in Blue with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 XMW, 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 XMW is a 2002 BMW M3, first registered on 26 July 2002.

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