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B17 UTT

2002 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2025
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

134,730 mi
Last recorded134,730 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2024
Typical for 2002 BMW M377,945 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB17 UTT
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2024 134,730 miles

ALL suspension components corroded

Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened Front & Rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All 4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play NS & OS (2.1.3 (b) (i))

NS & OS arches corroded

Fail 6 Aug 2024 134,718 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure ALL 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

ALL suspension components corroded

Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened Front & Rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All 4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play NS & OS (2.1.3 (b) (i))

NS & OS arches corroded

Pass 21 Aug 2023 133,844 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened NS & OS (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play NS & OS (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened NS & OS (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin NS & OS (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Jul 2022 132,594 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Aug 2021 131,063 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2019 129,972 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 17 Aug 2019 129,972 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Sep 2018 128,252 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Offside front and rear arches corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive bottom of engine and rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2017 124,612 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2016 120,484 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear at flexi pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear at flexi pipe end (3.6.B.2c)

child seat fitted rear

Pass 25 Jul 2015 116,932 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2015 116,932 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 17 Jul 2015 116,921 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 2 Aug 2014 111,915 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Jul 2013 103,192 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2012 90,615 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2011 83,044 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2010
Fail 2 May 2009 61,456 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

plastic sill covers fitted

plastic undertrays fitted

very slight play o/s steering assy

Pass 2 May 2009 61,456 miles

plastic sill covers fitted

plastic undertrays fitted

very slight play o/s steering assy

Pass 26 Sep 2008 57,480 miles

Nearside Rear 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 14 Aug 2007 54,229 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2007 54,229 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2007 54,229 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2006 42,157 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2006 42,154 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing (2.4.G.1)

Pass 15 Aug 2005 28,847 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2005 28,794 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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B17 UTT is a 2002 BMW M3 in Blue with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 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 B17 UTT, 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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B17 UTT is a 2002 BMW M3, first registered on 26 July 2002.

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