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BVU 1Y

2002 BMW M3

Yellow Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2025
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

96,002 mi
Last recorded96,002 miles
Recorded on16 May 2024
Typical for 2002 BMW M377,945 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBVU 1Y
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2002
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 May 2024 96,002 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2021 94,831 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2018 93,955 miles

Nearside Front Service brake indicates brake bind

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

Offside Front Service brake indicates brake bind

Pass 20 Mar 2017 92,761 miles

Front tyres cracked

Fail 16 Mar 2017 92,648 miles

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

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

Front tyres cracked

Pass 22 Mar 2016 90,563 miles

rear brake discs corroded

Fail 22 Mar 2016 90,562 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 10 Mar 2015 85,936 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

RTA front

Pass 11 Jan 2014 67,714 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2014 67,714 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 4 Jan 2013 63,109 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2011 60,617 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2010 571,218 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2009 51,818 miles

Offside Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 20 Nov 2009 51,410 miles

Offside Rear brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j)

Offside Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 18 Dec 2008 41,558 miles

some damage to n/s/r tyre tread

Pass 16 Jun 2008 36,330 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 19 Apr 2007 34,375 miles

n/s front tyre outer wall damaged

o/s and n/s headlight aim low

o/s rear tyre outer wall damaged

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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BVU 1Y is a 2002 BMW M3 in Yellow with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 BVU 1Y, 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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BVU 1Y is a 2002 BMW M3, first registered on 31 January 2002.

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