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BV02 UJJ

2002 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2020
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

148,055 mi
Last recorded148,055 miles
Recorded on10 May 2019
Typical for 2002 BMW M377,945 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 May 2019 148,055 miles
Pass 26 May 2018 127,996 miles
Pass 23 May 2017 120,701 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded both (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both (3.6.B.4e)

rear diff misting oil

Pass 18 May 2016 118,669 miles
Pass 12 May 2015 116,106 miles
Pass 13 May 2014 114,225 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

all tyres slightly corroded

o/s front sports suspension sensor broken

rear exhaust clamp broken/repaired and bolts missing from centre section

Fail 13 May 2014 114,225 miles

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

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

all tyres slightly corroded

o/s front sports suspension sensor broken

rear exhaust clamp broken/repaired and bolts missing from centre section

Pass 22 May 2013 112,775 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both front tyres cracked/perished

Pass 25 May 2012 110,770 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 23 May 2012 110,763 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 31 May 2011 104,264 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2010 96,090 miles

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

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

Fail 25 May 2010 96,090 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 May 2009 87,088 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 28 May 2009 87,088 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2009 85,282 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2008 73,916 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 27 Mar 2008 73,916 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2007 50,169 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2006 14,746 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 UJJ is a 2002 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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

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