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CW51 NXL

2002 BMW M3

Silver Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2020
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

94,587 mi
Last recorded94,587 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2019
Typical for 2002 BMW M377,945 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCW51 NXL
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2019 94,587 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2018 93,033 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Rear differential weeping

Rear cross member corroded

Fail 26 May 2018 93,018 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall has various cuts, low on tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear cross member heavily corroded

Rear diff weeping oil

Pass 13 Apr 2017 88,164 miles

Nearside Front brake pipe corroded

Nearside mirror lens

Offside Front brake pipe corroded

Fail 1 Apr 2017 88,137 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2016 84,284 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2016 84,214 miles

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

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

child seats fitted to rear.

Pass 1 Apr 2015 77,196 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 30 Mar 2015 77,196 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 15 Jan 2014 69,401 miles

rear exhaust clamps are cracked

slight blow from rear exhaust

Pass 13 Aug 2013 67,357 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2012 63,154 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2011 59,089 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2011 59,088 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2010 56,448 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2009 53,511 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 1 Feb 2008 48,334 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2008 48,333 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2008 48,333 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear brake discs corroded

Fail 21 Dec 2007 48,318 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 21 Dec 2007 48,318 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2007 38,110 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2006 22,059 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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CW51 NXL is a 2002 BMW M3 in Silver with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 CW51 NXL, 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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CW51 NXL is a 2002 BMW M3, first registered on 4 January 2002.

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