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EU02 VHG

2002 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2020
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

99,859 mi
Last recorded99,859 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2019
Typical for 2002 BMW M377,945 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU02 VHG
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2019 99,859 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2018 98,822 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2017 94,575 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2016 91,038 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Aug 2016 91,036 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2015 88,034 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 15 Jul 2014 82,335 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2013 75,811 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 68,612 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2010 64,025 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2010 64,017 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2009 59,098 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2008 52,962 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2006 40,308 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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EU02 VHG is a 2002 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 EU02 VHG, 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 EU02 VHG registered?

EU02 VHG is a 2002 BMW M3, first registered on 1 March 2002.

Is EU02 VHG safe to buy?

The MOT history for EU02 VHG shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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