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BF02 WXU

2002 BMW M3

Silver Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

76,779 mi
Last recorded76,779 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2015
Typical for 2002 BMW M377,945 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2015 76,779 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2014 69,160 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2013 66,855 miles

Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 11 Sep 2013 66,855 miles

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

Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Aug 2012 66,500 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2011 66,206 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2010 64,707 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2009 60,129 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2008 67,797 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 31 Jul 2008 67,659 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 Mar 2007 47,104 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2006 30,475 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 WXU is a 2002 BMW M3 in Silver with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 BF02 WXU, 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 BF02 WXU registered?

BF02 WXU is a 2002 BMW M3, first registered on 14 March 2002.

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