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B11 SWH

2002 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2013
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

71,716 mi
Last recorded71,716 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2012
Typical for 2002 BMW M377,945 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB11 SWH
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2012 71,716 miles

Both rear jack rubber bumps missing

Damage to floor pan by fuel tank

Front brake discs wearing thin?

Front tyres wearing on inner edges.Also close to tread wear bars

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

osr tyre is worn badly on inner tyre wall.Strongly advised replace???

rear exhaust flange cracked

Fail 12 Jan 2012 71,692 miles

Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Both rear jack rubber bumps missing

Damage to floor pan by fuel tank

Front brake discs wearing thin?

Front tyres wearing on inner edges.Also close to tread wear bars

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

osr tyre is worn badly on inner tyre wall.Strongly advised replace???

rear exhaust flange cracked

Pass 2 Feb 2011 58,126 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2010 53,102 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2008 51,198 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2007 44,197 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2006 34,958 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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B11 SWH is a 2002 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 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 B11 SWH, 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 B11 SWH registered?

B11 SWH is a 2002 BMW M3, first registered on 1 September 2002.

Is B11 SWH safe to buy?

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