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BT02 VDK

2002 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

87,174 mi
Last recorded87,174 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2011
Typical for 2002 BMW M377,945 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT02 VDK
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2011 87,174 miles

o/s/rear registration plate lamp came on when tapped

rear diff leaking fluid

under carrage cover fitted

Fail 19 Mar 2010 79,710 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

n/s/f tyre worn on inside tread

Pass 19 Mar 2010 79,710 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

n/s/f tyre worn on inside tread

Pass 23 Mar 2009 70,226 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2008 57,810 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2007 47,220 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2005 38,261 miles

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

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

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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BT02 VDK is a 2002 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 BT02 VDK, 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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What year was BT02 VDK registered?

BT02 VDK is a 2002 BMW M3, first registered on 15 August 2002.

Is BT02 VDK safe to buy?

The MOT history for BT02 VDK shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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