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CA02 CVL

2002 BMW M3

Yellow Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2019
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

112,169 mi
Last recorded112,169 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2018
Typical for 2002 BMW M377,945 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA02 CVL
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2002
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2018 112,169 miles

brake pipes slight corroded

Pass 12 Jul 2017 107,785 miles

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

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)

Pass 20 Jul 2016 102,342 miles

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

Fail 19 Jul 2016 102,339 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 18 Jul 2015 97,454 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2014 96,324 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2013 95,682 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2012 95,067 miles
Pass 30 May 2011 93,843 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2010 93,001 miles
Pass 29 May 2009 87,391 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2008 220,519 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2008 81,912 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2007 75,550 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2006 68,960 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2006 67,478 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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CA02 CVL is a 2002 BMW M3 in Yellow with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 CA02 CVL, 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 CA02 CVL registered?

CA02 CVL is a 2002 BMW M3, first registered on 17 July 2002.

Is CA02 CVL safe to buy?

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