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BAD 44M

2002 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2024
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

103,842 mi
Last recorded103,842 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2023
Typical for 2002 BMW M377,945 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBAD 44M
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2023 103,842 miles

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

under trays fitted

Pass 18 Jun 2022 102,817 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2021 102,594 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2019 99,300 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2018 98,782 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2017 96,969 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear pipes in retaining clip (3.6.B.2c)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened disks all round slightly pitted (3.5.1i)

Pass 4 Jul 2016 96,285 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2015 94,002 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Dec 2013 92,632 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2012 90,341 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2011 85,175 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2010 80,371 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2009 75,319 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2009 75,319 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Fail 1 Nov 2008 68,456 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 1 Nov 2008 68,456 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2007 56,957 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2006 49,180 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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BAD 44M is a 2002 BMW M3 in Blue with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 BAD 44M, 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 BAD 44M registered?

BAD 44M is a 2002 BMW M3, first registered on 27 September 2002.

Is BAD 44M safe to buy?

The MOT history for BAD 44M shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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