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BM51 TOM

2002 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

96,736 mi
Last recorded96,736 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2018
Typical for 2002 BMW M377,945 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBM51 TOM
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2018 96,736 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

fuel cap seal deteriorating

Pass 23 Feb 2017 96,142 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

fuel cap sealing washer deteriorating

Fail 23 Feb 2017 96,142 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

fuel cap sealing washer deteriorating

Pass 22 Jul 2015 95,490 miles

engine oil on minimum level mark

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

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

Pass 17 May 2014 88,065 miles

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

Fail 15 May 2014 88,060 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2013 80,468 miles

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

engine oil on minimum level mark

Fail 18 Apr 2013 80,432 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

engine oil on minimum level mark

Pass 13 Apr 2012 71,413 miles

Windscreen has minor damage to nearside top

nearside front tyre is worn on inner edge

offside front tyre is worn on inner edge

Pass 14 Apr 2011 62,921 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2011 62,887 miles

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)

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

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

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

rear diff leaking

Pass 13 Apr 2010 57,394 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2009 54,322 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

all 4 wheel rims damaged

Fail 4 Feb 2009 54,322 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

all 4 wheel rims damaged

Pass 4 Jan 2008 41,224 miles
Pass 31 May 2007 35,536 miles
Fail 26 May 2007 35,534 miles

Offside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Pass 18 Jan 2007 31,235 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2006 21,399 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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BM51 TOM is a 2002 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 BM51 TOM, 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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BM51 TOM is a 2002 BMW M3, first registered on 31 January 2002.

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