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DV02 ORJ

2002 BMW M3

Yellow Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

13,048 mi
Last recorded13,048 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2013
Typical for 2002 BMW M377,945 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV02 ORJ
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2002
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Fail 8 Jun 2013 13,048 miles

Front Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Front Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 8 Jun 2013 13,048 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2012 215,645 miles

Brake pedal trim insecure but not affecting rubber anti-slip.

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front windows have dark tint

nearside front headlamp bracket broken

offside front headlamp height adjuster broken/held on by cable ties

Fail 29 May 2012 214,573 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front windows have dark tint

nearside front headlamp bracket broken

offside front headlamp height adjuster broken/held on by cable ties

Pass 5 Jul 2011 180,582 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside steering rack has slight play.

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 1 Jul 2011 18,582 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside steering rack has slight play.

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 30 Apr 2010 160,362 miles

both rear tyres worn to 2mm

child seat fitted to near side rear

front brake discs worn

near side front tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 28 Apr 2010 160,342 miles

Offside Outer Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

both rear tyres worn to 2mm

child seat fitted to near side rear

front brake discs worn

near side front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 1 May 2009 137,738 miles

damage to osf nsf tyre sidewalls

front brake discs and pads low

rear brake discs worn

rear brake pads low

splits to osf tyre tread

Fail 30 Apr 2009 137,665 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

damage to osf nsf tyre sidewalls

front brake discs and pads low

rear brake discs worn

rear brake pads low

splits to osf tyre tread

Pass 1 May 2008 102,499 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 1 May 2008 102,499 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 16 Apr 2007 84,396 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2006 58,023 miles

engine oily

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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DV02 ORJ is a 2002 BMW M3 in Yellow with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 DV02 ORJ, 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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DV02 ORJ is a 2002 BMW M3, first registered on 31 May 2002.

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