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FB02 OWP

2002 BMW M3

Silver Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

112,881 mi
Last recorded112,881 miles
Recorded on10 May 2016
Typical for 2002 BMW M377,945 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFB02 OWP
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 May 2016 112,881 miles

Fuel cap seal deteriorated

Fail 10 May 2016 112,881 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Fuel cap seal deteriorated

Pass 13 May 2015 101,674 miles

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

Oil leak

Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Fail 12 May 2014 93,094 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Oil leak

brake fluid becoming low in reservoir(due to front brake pad wear)

Pass 12 May 2014 93,094 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Oil leak

brake fluid becoming low in reservoir(due to front brake pad wear)

Pass 7 May 2013 85,974 miles
Fail 2 May 2013 85,974 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2012 77,906 miles

Both front tyres tread low at shoulders.

Oil residue at engine undertray.

Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Small splits appearing around inner sidewalls of both front tyres.

Pass 23 Apr 2011 69,318 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 13 Apr 2010 64,269 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2009 58,225 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2008 54,606 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2007 53,683 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 30 Mar 2007 53,683 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Apr 2006 43,816 miles

front discs are worn

small nail in o/s/r tyre

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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FB02 OWP is a 2002 BMW M3 in Silver with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 FB02 OWP, 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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FB02 OWP is a 2002 BMW M3, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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