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BEM 555

2002 BMW M3

Purple Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2020
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

67,821 mi
Last recorded67,821 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2019
Typical for 2002 BMW M377,945 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBEM 555
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2002
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2019 67,821 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2019 67,821 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Apr 2017 63,995 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2011 63,355 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2010 58,084 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2010 58,075 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2009 50,999 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2009 50,983 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 16 Jul 2008 36,390 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 16 Jul 2008 36,390 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2007 21,810 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2007 21,810 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2006 20,345 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2006 20,345 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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BEM 555 is a 2002 BMW M3 in Purple with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 BEM 555, 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 BEM 555 registered?

BEM 555 is a 2002 BMW M3, first registered on 27 September 2002.

Is BEM 555 safe to buy?

The MOT history for BEM 555 shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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