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EN02 RFJ

2002 BMW M3

Red Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

40,900 mi
Last recorded40,900 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2016
Typical for 2002 BMW M377,945 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEN02 RFJ
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2016 40,900 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2015 38,883 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2014 36,948 miles

o/s/f tyre perishing

Fail 23 Sep 2014 36,948 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

o/s/f tyre perishing

Pass 24 Aug 2013 34,165 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2013 34,152 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 25 Aug 2012 29,780 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2011 28,627 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2010 28,052 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2009 27,210 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2008 26,447 miles

both front tires start to feather outer tread

Pass 20 Aug 2007 23,896 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 25 Jul 2006 21,439 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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EN02 RFJ is a 2002 BMW M3 in Red with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 EN02 RFJ, 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 EN02 RFJ registered?

EN02 RFJ is a 2002 BMW M3, first registered on 20 July 2002.

Is EN02 RFJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for EN02 RFJ shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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