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EFZ 9815

2002 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2015
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

66,027 mi
Last recorded66,027 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2014
Typical for 2002 BMW M377,945 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEFZ 9815
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2014 66,027 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2013 59,557 miles

Front registration plate character(s) formed using broken strokes (6.3.4e)

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear registration plate character(s) formed using broken strokes (6.3.4e)

Pass 6 Mar 2013 59,557 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2012 55,723 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Apr 2010 37,550 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2008 34,023 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2007 32,095 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2006 29,563 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2006 29,563 miles

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

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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EFZ 9815 is a 2002 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 EFZ 9815, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of EFZ 9815?

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What year was EFZ 9815 registered?

EFZ 9815 is a 2002 BMW M3, first registered on 30 September 2002.

Is EFZ 9815 safe to buy?

The MOT history for EFZ 9815 shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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