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FX02 TYH

2002 BMW M3

Grey Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2023
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

115,575 mi
Last recorded115,575 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2022
Typical for 2002 BMW M377,945 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX02 TYH
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2022 115,575 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front RACING HARNESS SEATBELTS FITTED

Nearside Front Standard fitment seat belt missing ()

Nearside Rear Standard fitment seat belt missing ()

Offside Front Standard fitment seat belt missing ()

Offside Rear Standard fitment seat belt missing ()

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 29 Sep 2021 114,297 miles

No rear seats and rear seatbelts fitted at time of test Racing harnesses fitted to front seats

Pass 17 Sep 2020 113,801 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2019 112,002 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Fail 27 Jun 2019 112,002 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 3 Apr 2018 111,296 miles

rear seats and rear seatbelts not fitted at time of test and racing harnesses fitted to front seats

Pass 30 Mar 2017 109,695 miles

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

rear seats not fitted at time of test and racing harnesses fitted to front seats

Pass 18 Mar 2016 106,499 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2015 104,359 miles

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

secondary bonnet catch seized

Fail 19 Mar 2015 104,357 miles

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

Brake pad warning light on

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

secondary bonnet catch seized

Pass 11 Dec 2013 101,209 miles

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

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

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

o/s/f brake binding

Pass 5 Dec 2012 97,497 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2011 92,134 miles

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

front discs worn

Pass 30 Nov 2010 85,493 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2010 85,493 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 30 Nov 2009 77,460 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2009 77,370 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 24 Nov 2008 67,716 miles

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

Fail 24 Nov 2008 67,714 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2007 50,982 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2006 39,648 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2006 39,635 miles

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

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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FX02 TYH is a 2002 BMW M3 in Grey with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 FX02 TYH, 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 FX02 TYH registered?

FX02 TYH is a 2002 BMW M3, first registered on 27 March 2002.

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