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BF02 USL

2002 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

135,150 mi
Last recorded135,150 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2012
Typical for 2002 BMW M377,945 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF02 USL
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Fail 1 Feb 2012 135,150 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Inner Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

Pass 31 Jan 2011 117,295 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 22 Jan 2011 117,295 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 23 Jan 2010 109,967 miles

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

front nearside tyre has surface cut.

Pass 30 Jan 2009 94,950 miles

o/s/r tyre low on tread,o/s headlight leveller broken

Fail 30 Jan 2009 94,950 miles

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

o/s/r tyre low on tread,o/s headlight leveller broken

Pass 1 Aug 2008 106,444 miles

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

all four tyres worn

Pass 8 Aug 2007 96,468 miles

o/s/f tyre outer side wall has been damaged

rear brake pads getting low?

Fail 8 Aug 2007 96,468 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

o/s/f tyre outer side wall has been damaged

rear brake pads getting low?

Pass 15 Aug 2006 84,906 miles

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

front tyres getting low

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 USL is a 2002 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 USL, 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 USL is a 2002 BMW M3, first registered on 28 March 2002.

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