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CV02 WXT

2002 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

97,710 mi
Last recorded97,710 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2015
Typical for 2002 BMW M377,945 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV02 WXT
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Fail 15 Apr 2015 97,710 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

all brake discs heavily corroded/pitted

both headlamp bulb warning lamps illuminated

both side repeater lenses condensating

brake fluid level slightly low

front number plate slightly damaged/delaminting

front tyres slight wear edges

o/s/f front inner wheel arch cover missing

o/s/f suspension monitoring arm adrift

rear tyres wearing edges

washer fluid leak n/s/f

Pass 15 Apr 2015 97,710 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

all brake discs heavily corroded/pitted

both headlamp bulb warning lamps illuminated

both side repeater lenses condensating

brake fluid level slightly low

front number plate slightly damaged/delaminting

front tyres slight wear edges

o/s/f front inner wheel arch cover missing

o/s/f suspension monitoring arm adrift

rear tyres wearing edges

washer fluid leak n/s/f

Pass 25 Oct 2013 95,924 miles

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake discs slightly worn/corroded

n/s/r tyre wearing inner edge

rear brake discs corroded

windows tinted

Fail 19 Oct 2013 95,924 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake discs slightly worn/corroded

front tyres worn inner edge

n/s/r tyre wearing inner edge

rear brake discs corroded

windows tinted

Pass 3 Oct 2012 84,807 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)

Fail 29 Jul 2011 76,101 miles

Both rear tyres have sidewall damage

Nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside rear tyre worn on outer edge

Oil leak

Pass 29 Jul 2011 76,101 miles

Both rear tyres have sidewall damage

Nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Offside rear tyre worn on outer edge

Oil leak

Pass 4 Aug 2010 68,301 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front brake disc worn

Fail 3 Aug 2010 68,298 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

front brake disc worn

Pass 30 Jul 2009 55,196 miles

front brake inbalance 25%

Pass 31 Jul 2008 45,164 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)

Oil leak

Pass 2 Aug 2007 34,306 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2006 28,155 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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CV02 WXT is a 2002 BMW M3 in Blue with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 CV02 WXT, 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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CV02 WXT is a 2002 BMW M3, first registered on 4 March 2002.

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