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FH02 AXK

2002 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2018
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

98,143 mi
Last recorded98,143 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2017
Typical for 2002 BMW M377,945 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH02 AXK
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2017 98,143 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 12 Sep 2016 92,693 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2015 87,674 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2014 80,928 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2013 79,657 miles

advise light cracking between tread off side tyre

advise screw in near side rear tyre

near side rear tyre wearing low plus soft pressure

off side front suspension setting motor leaver broken

oil leak from diff seal?

tyre sensor on

Pass 29 Nov 2012 77,284 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front brake disc wear lip

off side front suspension setting switch broken

rear axle diff seal leaking

Fail 23 Nov 2012 77,277 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front brake disc wear lip

off side front suspension setting switch broken

rear axle diff seal leaking

Fail 19 Oct 2011 75,445 miles

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

offside rear tyre worn close to limit on outer edge

Pass 19 Oct 2011 75,445 miles

offside rear tyre worn close to limit on outer edge

Pass 7 Oct 2010 72,549 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2010 72,529 miles

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

Offside Rear 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 14 Oct 2009 69,665 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Oct 2008 65,291 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

n/s/f & o/s/f tyers slight sidewall damage

n/s/f & o/s/f tyres worn on edge

Pass 6 Oct 2008 65,291 miles

n/s/f & o/s/f tyers slight sidewall damage

n/s/f & o/s/f tyres worn on edge

Pass 13 Oct 2007 60,902 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2006 51,025 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2006 51,022 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 16 Aug 2005 39,753 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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FH02 AXK 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 72.2%.

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 FH02 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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What year was FH02 AXK registered?

FH02 AXK is a 2002 BMW M3, first registered on 22 May 2002.

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