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ET51 AXK

2002 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

114,579 mi
Last recorded114,579 miles
Recorded on24 May 2018
Typical for 2002 BMW M377,945 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET51 AXK
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 May 2018 114,579 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater has a product on the light source but not adversely affecting light output (1.4.A.2e)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Side repeater has a product on the light source but not adversely affecting light output (1.4.A.2e)

Fail 10 May 2018 114,567 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint arm inner (2.5.B.2a)

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

Nearside Side repeater has a product on the light source but not adversely affecting light output (1.4.A.2e)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Side repeater has a product on the light source but not adversely affecting light output (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 22 May 2017 111,070 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint arm inner (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 11 May 2017 111,066 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint arm inner (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 26 Apr 2016 104,393 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)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Side repeater has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.4.A.2e)

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

Fail 19 Apr 2016 104,390 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Side repeater has a product on the lens so it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Front Lower Headlamp levelling device obviously defective arm sensor inop (1.7.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Side repeater has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.4.A.2e)

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

Pass 9 Apr 2015 98,553 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front tyres worn low on inner edges

Pass 28 Feb 2013 87,243 miles

front brake discs deteriorated

play in nearside front anti rollbar d bush

Fail 30 Apr 2012 79,261 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 30 Apr 2012 79,261 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 14 Apr 2011 61,172 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2010 47,036 miles

Oil leak

Pass 6 Apr 2009 41,610 miles

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

front tyres worn on inner edge and slightly cracking inside tread

Fail 6 Apr 2009 41,610 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Oil leak

front tyres worn on inner edge and slightly cracking inside tread

Pass 10 May 2008 39,527 miles
Fail 9 May 2008 39,527 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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)

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

offside rear tyre 2 nails

Pass 20 Apr 2007 34,563 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2005 32,172 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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ET51 AXK is a 2002 BMW M3 in Blue with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 ET51 AXK, 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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ET51 AXK is a 2002 BMW M3, first registered on 29 January 2002.

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