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EF02 AZU

2002 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

153,352 mi
Last recorded153,352 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2019
Typical for 2002 BMW M377,945 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF02 AZU
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2019 153,352 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2018 151,916 miles

Front wipers slightly smearing

Side repeater slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 25 Oct 2017 147,590 miles

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

nsf tyre badly worn on inner shoulder and cracking

play in rack joints

Fail 13 Oct 2017 147,556 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner wall (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing hub mtg (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

nsf tyre badly worn on inner shoulder and cracking

play in rack joints

Pass 20 Oct 2016 139,479 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2016 139,478 miles

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device obviously defective broken level sensor on wishbone (1.7.2)

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release buckle (5.2.5a)

Pass 8 Oct 2015 130,087 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

oil leak

Pass 22 Oct 2014 122,800 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)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 27 Oct 2013 116,920 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2012 113,410 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2012 113,410 miles

Front registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

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

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

Rear registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Pass 29 Sep 2011 110,517 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2010 103,320 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2010 103,318 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2009 90,318 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

offside front to rear brake pipe corroded recommend attention

Fail 5 Oct 2009 90,318 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

offside front to rear brake pipe corroded recommend attention

Pass 9 Oct 2008 68,935 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2007 63,360 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2006 55,119 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Fail 29 Aug 2006 55,100 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

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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EF02 AZU is a 2002 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 EF02 AZU, 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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EF02 AZU is a 2002 BMW M3, first registered on 5 June 2002.

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