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FT02 GDU

2002 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

116,066 mi
Last recorded116,066 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2016
Typical for 2002 BMW M377,945 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT02 GDU
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2016 116,066 miles

rear brake and suspension components slightly corroded

rear exhaust joint deteriorated/corroded

Pass 31 Jul 2015 112,693 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2014 109,658 miles

Fuel filler cap seal slightly deteriorated.

Fail 22 Apr 2014 109,642 miles

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Front Steering arm damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d) DANGEROUS

Advise replacement of nearside rear tyre as soon as possible.

Fuel filler cap seal slightly deteriorated.

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

Steering seriously misaligned.Vehicle should not be driven.

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 5 Apr 2013 99,903 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

both rear shock absorber casing's corroded

Fail 5 Apr 2013 99,963 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

both rear shock absorber casing's corroded

Pass 14 Apr 2012 88,565 miles

front ac fan seized

Pass 9 Apr 2011 75,141 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

fuel cap sealing device slightly deteriorated

nearside front tyre side wall damaged

offside rear tyre side wall damaged

puncture warning light on

Fail 8 Apr 2011 75,097 miles

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

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

fuel cap sealing device slightly deteriorated

nearside front tyre side wall damaged

offside rear tyre side wall damaged

puncture warning light on

Pass 6 Apr 2010 61,553 miles

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

Fail 1 Apr 2010 61,551 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Fail 31 Mar 2010 61,532 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Nearside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Inner Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 31 Mar 2009 55,697 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2009 55,665 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2008 51,879 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 21 Mar 2007 46,036 miles

both front tyres worn on edges

rear brake discs slightly pitted

Pass 15 Mar 2006 40,165 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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FT02 GDU is a 2002 BMW M3 in Blue with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 FT02 GDU, 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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FT02 GDU is a 2002 BMW M3, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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