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BP02 WLN

2002 BMW M3

Silver Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2013
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

124,495 mi
Last recorded124,495 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2012
Typical for 2002 BMW M377,945 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP02 WLN
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2012 124,495 miles

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

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

Offside front actuatior link broken off suspension arm!

Fail 25 Jun 2012 124,495 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside front actuatior link broken off suspension arm!

Pass 5 Oct 2011 118,407 miles

both rear tyres worn on inner edge

o/s/f disc slightly warpted

Pass 14 Sep 2010 102,854 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2010 102,854 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

both rear discs corroded

Pass 14 Sep 2009 86,003 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2008 71,676 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2007 49,767 miles
Pass 9 May 2007 46,119 miles
Pass 2 May 2006 33,489 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2005 26,113 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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 WLN is a 2002 BMW M3 in Silver with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 BP02 WLN, 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 WLN is a 2002 BMW M3, first registered on 31 July 2002.

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