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AV52 PFN

2002 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3201cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2020
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

124,212 mi
Last recorded124,212 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2019
Typical for 2002 BMW M377,945 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV52 PFN
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,201cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2019 124,212 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear fog lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.5.4 (b))

Pass 31 Mar 2018 121,759 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2017 118,403 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2007 47,927 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2007 47,927 miles

Offside Rear Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2007 40,173 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2007 40,173 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear brake discs rusted

Rear tyres close to legal limit on inside and outer edges

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

all tyres, outer sidewalls have damage??

intermittant opening of nearside door(outer)

Pass 28 Jan 2006 28,423 miles

both front discs worn

both rear discs worn / corroded

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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AV52 PFN is a 2002 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,201cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AV52 PFN, 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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AV52 PFN is a 2002 BMW M3, first registered on 31 December 2002.

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