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BP02 FNL

2002 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2018
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

116,960 mi
Last recorded116,960 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2018
Typical for 2002 BMW M377,945 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP02 FNL
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Fail 13 Sep 2018 116,960 miles

Brake lining(s) wear indicator illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box joint (6.1.2 (a))

Tyre pressure monitoring system inoperative (5.2.3 (h) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2017 113,080 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2017 113,066 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2016 110,167 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded across rear axle front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joins (7.1.2)

Fail 16 Nov 2016 110,167 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Across rear axle front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joins (7.1.2)

Fail 15 Nov 2016 110,167 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

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)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Pass 23 Nov 2015 106,138 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2015 106,138 miles

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

Fail 19 Nov 2015 106,123 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Nearside Front tyre wall inner edge cracking

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

tyre pressure monitor light on.engine managment light on.

Pass 25 Nov 2014 102,195 miles

advise management lamp on

advise t p s lamp on

advise warning lamp on

advise wear tp front discs

Fail 24 Nov 2014 102,195 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

advise management lamp on

advise t p s lamp on

advise warning lamp on

advise wear tp front discs

Pass 25 Nov 2013 98,184 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

advise managment lamp on

advise oil level low

advise squeak from rear brakes advise inspection

advise surface corrosion on nsr brake pipe

advise t p lamp on

advise warning lamp on

advise wear to front discs

Fail 25 Nov 2013 98,184 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

advise managment lamp on

advise oil level low

advise squeak from rear brakes advise inspection

advise surface corrosion on nsr brake pipe

advise t p lamp on

advise warning lamp on

advise wear to front discs

Pass 19 May 2012 91,093 miles
Pass 11 May 2011 85,738 miles

advise front tyres worn on edges to near 3/4 breadth of tread limit advise replacement

advise rear tyres worn on edges

Pass 19 May 2010 81,620 miles
Fail 18 May 2010 81,616 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g)

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 21 May 2009 75,069 miles
Fail 19 May 2009 75,068 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 20 May 2008 65,406 miles

offside front tyre wearing on outer edge and damaged on outer sidewall

offside rear tyre wearing on outer edge and damaged on outer sidewall

Pass 24 May 2007 60,156 miles
Pass 19 May 2006 52,956 miles

Offside and Nearside rear tyres wearing on outer edge.

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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BP02 FNL is a 2002 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 BP02 FNL, 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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BP02 FNL is a 2002 BMW M3, first registered on 18 July 2002.

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