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CN02 OVS

2002 BMW M3

Yellow Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2024
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

100,403 mi
Last recorded100,403 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2023
Typical for 2002 BMW M377,945 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2023 100,403 miles

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Oct 2023 100,372 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2022 98,477 miles

Reverse lights not working

Pass 28 Sep 2021 96,845 miles

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2020 94,087 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

brake pad light on

front/rear suspention/brake components have suface corrosion

Fail 14 Sep 2020 94,086 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 245/45/ZR18 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

brake pad light on

front/rear suspention/brake components have suface corrosion

Pass 4 Sep 2019 93,589 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

REAR SUSPENTION/BRAKE COMPONENTS HAVE SURFACE CORROSION

Fail 4 Sep 2019 93,589 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

REAR SUSPENTION/BRAKE COMPONENTS HAVE SURFACE CORROSION

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 30 Jul 2018 92,627 miles

Both front tyres have splits in tread but not deep enough to reach ply or cords

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

General corrosion to vehicle structure and components

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Plastic sills fitted obscuring components

Fail 17 Jul 2018 92,620 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Plastic sills fitted obscuring components

Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Both fronts and n/s/rear (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 10 May 2017 87,612 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2016 79,677 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Side repeater slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 8 Mar 2016 79,677 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

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

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Side repeater slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 13 Feb 2015 75,788 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2014 73,053 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2013 66,163 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2012 57,721 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2011 50,096 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2010 43,747 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2009 38,289 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2008 34,559 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2008 34,559 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Mar 2007 31,769 miles

o/s/r tyre wearing on outer edges

Pass 7 Mar 2006 27,121 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2006 27,121 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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 OVS is a 2002 BMW M3 in Yellow with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 OVS, 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 OVS is a 2002 BMW M3, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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