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FV51 RKN

2002 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2013
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

128,610 mi
Last recorded128,610 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2012
Typical for 2002 BMW M377,945 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV51 RKN
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2012 128,610 miles

Front tyres wearing slightly low on edges

Rear brake discs very slightly corroded

Fail 25 Apr 2012 128,610 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

Front tyres wearing slightly low on edges

Rear brake discs very slightly corroded

Pass 28 Apr 2011 123,329 miles

Fuel cap seal is cracked to the limits.

Lower bolts missing from middle exhaust joints.

Nearside wing repeater lamp bulb colour is fading

Rear silencer joints badly corroded.

Fail 14 Apr 2011 123,299 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fuel cap seal is cracked to the limits.

Lower bolts missing from middle exhaust joints.

Nearside wing repeater lamp bulb colour is fading

Rear silencer joints badly corroded.

Pass 16 Apr 2010 117,331 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2010 117,267 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Apr 2009 111,246 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2009 111,246 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 27 Mar 2009 110,381 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 99,108 miles

rear tyres worn to limit front tyres wearing at outer edges

Pass 18 Apr 2007 85,167 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2006 69,364 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2006 69,308 miles

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

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

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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FV51 RKN is a 2002 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 FV51 RKN, 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 FV51 RKN registered?

FV51 RKN is a 2002 BMW M3, first registered on 14 February 2002.

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