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FC02 HVH

2002 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2024
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

94,393 mi
Last recorded94,393 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2023
Typical for 2002 BMW M377,945 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFC02 HVH
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2023 94,393 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2021 94,264 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2020 93,161 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Aug 2020 93,161 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Aug 2019 90,343 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 1 Sep 2018 86,483 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Aug 2017 84,942 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2016 82,681 miles

off side rear shock absorber slightly weak

Pass 23 Jul 2015 78,363 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2014 71,896 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 15 Jul 2013 66,985 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2012 63,495 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 11 Jul 2011 56,000 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2010 51,669 miles

bothside front discs slightly worn

engine top and bottom heavly coverd

nearside front tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 25 Jun 2009 45,191 miles

Nearside Rear 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 8 Apr 2008 43,889 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2007 35,859 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2006 28,369 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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FC02 HVH is a 2002 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 FC02 HVH, 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 FC02 HVH registered?

FC02 HVH is a 2002 BMW M3, first registered on 21 March 2002.

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