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B16 BOF

2002 BMW M3

Grey Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2018
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

89,479 mi
Last recorded89,479 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2017
Typical for 2002 BMW M377,945 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB16 BOF
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2017 89,479 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2015 88,425 miles
Pass 17 May 2014 88,414 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2012 88,251 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2010 87,375 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2009 84,538 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2009 77,876 miles

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

Fail 19 Jan 2009 77,826 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 19 Jan 2008 72,684 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2007 64,054 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 28 Aug 2006 57,070 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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B16 BOF is a 2002 BMW M3 in Grey with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 B16 BOF, 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 B16 BOF registered?

B16 BOF is a 2002 BMW M3, first registered on 25 July 2002.

Is B16 BOF safe to buy?

The MOT history for B16 BOF shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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