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AY02 AHZ

2002 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

137,922 mi
Last recorded137,922 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2017
Typical for 2002 BMW M377,945 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY02 AHZ
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2017 137,922 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 28 Sep 2017 137,922 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 17 Sep 2016 131,905 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2015 128,973 miles

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 28 Mar 2014 123,526 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 5 Apr 2013 113,379 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

front lower inner plastc arch trims missing.

offside lower sill/ body skirt insecure

Fail 4 Apr 2013 113,377 miles

Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

front arch trims missing

offside lower sill/ body skirt insecure

Pass 28 Aug 2012 112,170 miles

head lamp adjuster motor arm front damaged

Pass 17 May 2011 91,915 miles
Pass 18 May 2010 84,525 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRE WORN ON INNER EDGE

OFFSIDE REAR BRAKE PIPE HAS SOME CORROSION

Pass 27 Jul 2009 80,118 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2008 75,784 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2007 62,682 miles

Nearside 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 7 Feb 2006 51,873 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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AY02 AHZ is a 2002 BMW M3 in Blue with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 AY02 AHZ, 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 AY02 AHZ registered?

AY02 AHZ is a 2002 BMW M3, first registered on 2 March 2002.

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