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C6 FTN

2002 BMW M3

Silver Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2025
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

90,469 mi
Last recorded90,469 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2024
Typical for 2002 BMW M377,945 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC6 FTN
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2024 90,469 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2012 87,222 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2011 82,557 miles

rear diff oil leak

Pass 12 Nov 2010 78,262 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2009 72,111 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2008 70,815 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2007 70,329 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2006 76,882 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2006 75,197 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2006 75,097 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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C6 FTN is a 2002 BMW M3 in Silver with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 C6 FTN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was C6 FTN registered?

C6 FTN is a 2002 BMW M3, first registered on 31 December 2002.

Is C6 FTN safe to buy?

The MOT history for C6 FTN shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does C6 FTN have outstanding finance?

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