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EK51 OSN

2002 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3201cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

157,419 mi
Last recorded157,419 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2018
Typical for 2002 BMW M377,945 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK51 OSN
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,201cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2018 157,419 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2018 157,418 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre Bald From Edge

Pass 21 Dec 2016 148,276 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2015 142,044 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2015 135,477 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2014 127,128 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2013 119,988 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2011 107,906 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2011 100,069 miles

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

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 4 Jan 2011 100,069 miles

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

Pass 31 Dec 2009 91,587 miles

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

Pass 2 Jan 2009 83,073 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2007 74,708 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2007 66,817 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2007 66,817 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2005 55,618 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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EK51 OSN is a 2002 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,201cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 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 EK51 OSN, 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 EK51 OSN registered?

EK51 OSN is a 2002 BMW M3, first registered on 1 October 2002.

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