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BV02 HJF

2002 BMW M3

Silver Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2022
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

142,051 mi
Last recorded142,051 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2021
Typical for 2002 BMW M377,945 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2021 142,051 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to hose starting to corrode (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to hose starting to corrode (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) steering arm inner joint/rack ()

Offside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

plastic sill covers fitted to both sides.

rear diff leaking oil from diff seals

rear floor around diff mounting starting to corrode.

under body starting to corrode.

under body strengthener bar from diff to both n/side and o/side jacking points badly corroded.needs new.

Fail 20 Sep 2021 142,050 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded rear part of front to rear pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to hose starting to corrode (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear part of front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to hose starting to corrode (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) steering arm inner joint/rack ()

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

front prop shaft rubber coupling deteriorated and splitting

plastic sill covers fitted to both sides.

rear diff leaking oil from diff seals

rear floor around diff mounting starting to corrode.

under body starting to corrode.

Pass 6 Oct 2020 134,544 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Oct 2020 134,544 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2019 129,597 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2017 129,528 miles

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 25 Aug 2017 129,513 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 3 May 2016 125,491 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2015 124,119 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2014 119,248 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2013 111,190 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2012 100,261 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2012 100,261 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 4 Jul 2011 91,460 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2010 81,430 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2010 81,424 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Jul 2009 72,140 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 19 Jul 2008 68,091 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2007 56,208 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 19 Jul 2007 56,200 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 22 Feb 2007 51,087 miles
Pass 27 May 2006 32,236 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)

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 HJF is a 2002 BMW M3 in Silver with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 HJF, 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 HJF is a 2002 BMW M3, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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