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DA02 MAA

2002 BMW M3

Silver Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2022
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

91,519 mi
Last recorded91,519 miles
Recorded on22 May 2021
Typical for 2002 BMW M377,945 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA02 MAA
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 May 2021 91,519 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2020 90,182 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2019 87,069 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

plastic undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 5 Jul 2016 81,681 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front brake backplate loose

Nearside Front tyre worn on egde

Offside Front brake backplate loose

Offside Front tyre worn on edge

Fail 29 Jun 2016 81,674 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front-rear at rear. (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear Headlamp levelling device obviously defective Level sensor link is seized. (1.7.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Back box flange clamps are cracked and split. (7.1.2)

Front Both tyres are worn very thin on inner and outer edges.

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake backplate is insecure.

Offside Front Brake backplate is insecure.

Pass 19 Jun 2015 76,420 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2015 76,415 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

bonnet release

Pass 15 May 2014 69,642 miles

Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated (8.4.2)

Pass 26 Jun 2013 68,780 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2012 65,921 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2011 63,297 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2010 57,909 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2010 57,899 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2009 51,995 miles

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

Fail 17 Jul 2009 51,995 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2008 48,449 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2007 42,187 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2006 39,310 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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DA02 MAA is a 2002 BMW M3 in Silver with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 DA02 MAA, 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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DA02 MAA is a 2002 BMW M3, first registered on 25 July 2002.

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