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DF02 DHL

2002 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2016
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

104,572 mi
Last recorded104,572 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2015
Typical for 2002 BMW M377,945 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF02 DHL
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2015 104,572 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2015 104,549 miles

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

REAR EXHAUST CLAMP DETERIATED

Fail 31 Mar 2015 104,549 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

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

REAR EXHAUST CLAMP DETERIATED

Pass 30 Mar 2014 99,606 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)

Pass 17 Feb 2013 91,252 miles

both rear exhaust clamps corroded & broken

headlamp self leveling adjuster broken

rear diff slight oil leak

unable to fully see both rear coil springs

Fail 17 Feb 2013 91,252 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both rear exhaust clamps corroded & broken

headlamp self leveling adjuster broken

rear diff slight oil leak

unable to fully see both rear coil springs

Pass 17 Feb 2012 83,869 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 15 Feb 2012 83,810 miles

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Feb 2011 75,726 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2010 73,406 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2010 73,401 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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)

Pass 9 Feb 2009 65,715 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2008 56,269 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2007 51,056 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2006 46,014 miles

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

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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DF02 DHL is a 2002 BMW M3 in Blue with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 DF02 DHL, 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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DF02 DHL is a 2002 BMW M3, first registered on 25 July 2002.

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