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BV02 HJZ

2002 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

94,003 mi
Last recorded94,003 miles
Recorded on12 May 2010
Typical for 2002 BMW M377,945 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV02 HJZ
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 May 2010 94,003 miles

offside rear tyre cracking on inside sidewall. need to keep a check on

Fail 5 May 2010 93,994 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

offside rear tyre cracking on inside sidewall. need to keep a check on

Pass 15 Apr 2009 92,290 miles

small link arm broken on offside front wishbone

Fail 9 Apr 2009 92,238 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

small link arm broken on offside front wishbone

Pass 8 Apr 2008 90,829 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2007 88,692 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2007 88,692 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 12 Apr 2006 79,417 miles

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

tyre pressure warning light is on. †

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 HJZ is a 2002 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 BV02 HJZ, 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 BV02 HJZ registered?

BV02 HJZ is a 2002 BMW M3, first registered on 8 March 2002.

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