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BV02 HHE

2002 BMW M3

Silver Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

94,713 mi
Last recorded94,713 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2019
Typical for 2002 BMW M377,945 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV02 HHE
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2019 94,713 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Over fuel tank and axle (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Cross axle to nearside over fuel tank and axle (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 28 Sep 2019 94,713 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Floor pan ripped open with edges touching main battery cable (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Over fuel tank and axle (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Cross axle to nearside over fuel tank and axle (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 Sep 2018 94,000 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 Aug 2017 92,920 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2017 90,122 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 1 Mar 2017 90,107 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded across axle as marked (3.6.B.2c)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 19 Feb 2016 82,767 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2015 74,094 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2013 66,206 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2013 66,203 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)

Pass 11 Dec 2012 59,901 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2012 59,900 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2011 53,318 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2010 46,587 miles

Slight play in off side stearing arm inner joint

Unable to chck sills due to plastic covers

Pass 29 Oct 2009 38,665 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2009 38,663 miles

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

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 30 May 2008 37,652 miles

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

Fail 29 May 2008 37,652 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc has restricted free movement (3.5.1j)

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

Offside Rear brake disc has restricted free movement (3.5.1j)

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2006 34,234 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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BV02 HHE is a 2002 BMW M3 in Silver 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 BV02 HHE, 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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BV02 HHE is a 2002 BMW M3, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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