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B6 LTD

2002 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2023
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

118,627 mi
Last recorded118,627 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2022
Typical for 2002 BMW M377,945 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB6 LTD
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2022 118,627 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2021 118,431 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2020 118,189 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2019 117,871 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2018 117,368 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2017 116,821 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2016 116,631 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2015 109,693 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2015 109,693 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

Pass 4 Jul 2014 102,241 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2013 98,133 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 13 Jul 2012 93,824 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2012 93,824 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 8 Jul 2011 89,280 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2010 79,553 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2010 79,553 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 2 Jul 2009 69,678 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2009 69,678 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 9 Jul 2008 61,669 miles

engine top cover fitted.

engine tray fitted.

Pass 8 Nov 2007 57,816 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2006 48,711 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2005 40,148 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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B6 LTD is a 2002 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 B6 LTD, 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 B6 LTD registered?

B6 LTD is a 2002 BMW M3, first registered on 19 July 2002.

Is B6 LTD safe to buy?

The MOT history for B6 LTD shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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