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CN02 CXO

2002 BMW M3

Yellow Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2022
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

117,549 mi
Last recorded117,549 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2021
Typical for 2002 BMW M377,945 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCN02 CXO
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2002
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2021 117,549 miles

brake wear warning light on

slight play in steering

Fail 5 Jun 2021 117,549 miles

Brake performance not tested due to fluid leaks and low level fuel (1.2.1 (g))

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Body component corroded and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system fluid by exhaust (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

brake wear warning light on

slight play in steering

Pass 20 Feb 2019 112,409 miles

under vehicle starting to corrode

Pass 20 Feb 2018 105,636 miles

nearside rear tyre worn 3mm

offside rear tyre close to limit 2mm

rear brake pads are worn

under vehicle starting to corrode

Pass 16 Feb 2017 99,610 miles

offside rear inner sill starting to corrode

Fail 15 Feb 2017 99,610 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2016 94,466 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2015 89,765 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2015 89,735 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 26 Feb 2014 85,428 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2013 81,851 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 18 Feb 2013 81,851 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2012 77,989 miles

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

front brake discs wearing thin

Pass 23 Feb 2011 72,880 miles

front brake discs worn

Pass 10 Feb 2010 67,131 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 9 Feb 2009 61,130 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2008 54,557 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2008 54,557 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2007 45,816 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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 1 Mar 2006 37,696 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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CN02 CXO is a 2002 BMW M3 in Yellow 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 CN02 CXO, 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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CN02 CXO is a 2002 BMW M3, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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