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CF02 UJE

2002 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2023
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

136,571 mi
Last recorded136,571 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2022
Typical for 2002 BMW M377,945 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCF02 UJE
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2022 136,571 miles
Pass 2 May 2021 135,899 miles

Under Trays Fitted

Fail 1 May 2021 135,897 miles

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak back box not connected (8.2.1.1 (b))

Under Trays Fitted

Pass 28 Apr 2020 135,611 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2018 134,993 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2017 134,063 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2016 130,905 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2016 130,904 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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 2015 121,931 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front bumper insecure

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 17 Jul 2015 121,927 miles

Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front bumper insecure

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Apr 2014 107,444 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

rear silencer joint brackets cracked and badly corroded

Fail 11 Apr 2014 107,444 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

rear silencer joint brackets cracked and badly corroded

Pass 30 Mar 2013 97,709 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 19 Mar 2013 97,614 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2011 88,957 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2010 77,895 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 1 Jun 2009 60,730 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2008 61,663 miles
Pass 4 May 2007 53,725 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2006 44,541 miles

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

Fail 13 Apr 2006 44,502 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

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

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

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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CF02 UJE is a 2002 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 CF02 UJE, 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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CF02 UJE is a 2002 BMW M3, first registered on 15 March 2002.

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