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DF02 JVV

2002 BMW M3

Yellow Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2018
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

98,138 mi
Last recorded98,138 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2017
Typical for 2002 BMW M377,945 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF02 JVV
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2002
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2017 98,138 miles

Both front tyres worn on inside edges

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

Pass 3 Feb 2016 88,194 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2015 83,198 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2013 79,152 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2012 74,653 miles

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

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 26 Sep 2011 69,000 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2010 61,222 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 28 Aug 2009 57,803 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2008 77,654 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2008 77,453 miles

Nearside Rear 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)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 13 Jul 2007 58,428 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2006 50,607 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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DF02 JVV is a 2002 BMW M3 in Yellow with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 DF02 JVV, 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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What year was DF02 JVV registered?

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

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