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AX02 CLJ

2002 BMW M3

Yellow Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2022
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

39,987 mi
Last recorded39,987 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2021
Typical for 2002 BMW M377,945 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX02 CLJ
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2002
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2021 39,987 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2019 39,980 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2018 39,973 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2017 39,966 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2016 39,703 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2016 39,703 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 Aug 2015 39,459 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2015 39,459 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2014 38,278 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2013 37,261 miles

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

diff pinion oil leak.

Pass 9 Aug 2012 36,013 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2011 34,807 miles

offside front tyre starting to perish on outer side wall

Pass 7 Jun 2010 33,947 miles

off side front tyre perishing

Pass 14 Mar 2009 32,245 miles

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 12 Jan 2008 30,399 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2006 29,700 miles

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

Pass 22 Dec 2005 26,611 miles

both rear tyres worn to 2mm tread depth

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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AX02 CLJ is a 2002 BMW M3 in Yellow with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 AX02 CLJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AX02 CLJ registered?

AX02 CLJ is a 2002 BMW M3, first registered on 27 June 2002.

Is AX02 CLJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AX02 CLJ shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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