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BF02 UNE

2002 BMW M3

Silver Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

87,765 mi
Last recorded87,765 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2018
Typical for 2002 BMW M377,945 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF02 UNE
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2018 87,765 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2018 87,764 miles

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

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

under tray fitted

Pass 8 Apr 2017 86,491 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper play in rose bush(minor)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 1 Apr 2017 86,453 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 255/35/19 (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Upper play in rose bush(minor)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

fuel filler cap seal perishing

oil leak from rear differential

Pass 31 Mar 2016 82,673 miles

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

nearside/offside rear tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 10 Apr 2015 78,743 miles

diff oil leak

Pass 5 Apr 2014 71,510 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2014 71,510 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 5 Apr 2013 65,937 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 6 Apr 2012 61,459 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 6 Apr 2012 61,459 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2011 54,797 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2010 42,492 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2010 42,472 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 31 Mar 2009 39,628 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2008 35,535 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2007 29,260 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2006 21,373 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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BF02 UNE is a 2002 BMW M3 in Silver with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 BF02 UNE, 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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BF02 UNE is a 2002 BMW M3, first registered on 3 April 2002.

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