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HS02 TFY

2002 BMW M3

Red Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2025
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

116,153 mi
Last recorded116,153 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2024
Typical for 2002 BMW M377,945 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHS02 TFY
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2024 116,153 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2023 114,979 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2022 113,374 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2020 111,916 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer joint blowing (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff leaking oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Dec 2020 111,883 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer joint blowing (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front 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))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff leaking oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 May 2019 109,441 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both edges wearing plus splits in inner sidewall (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose rear exhaust connection clamp broken causing exhaust to blow (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both edges wearing plus splits in inner sidewall (5.2.3 (e))

Rear signs of oil leak from rear diff

Fail 4 May 2019 109,441 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault light on dash (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault light on dash (7.12 (e))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working dip beam not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both edges wearing plus splits in inner sidewall (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose rear exhaust connection clamp broken causing exhaust to blow (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both edges wearing plus splits in inner sidewall (5.2.3 (e))

Rear signs of oil leak from rear diff

tpms warning light on dash

Pass 14 Apr 2018 107,874 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Rear rear diff leaking oil

Pass 25 Mar 2017 105,513 miles

rear diff oil leak

Pass 19 Mar 2016 103,293 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2015 100,453 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2014 97,147 miles

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

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

eml light on

nearside wing mirror glass missing

Pass 28 Feb 2013 92,959 miles

engine management light on

tyre pressure monitoring system warning light on

Fail 28 Feb 2013 92,959 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Front registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

Rear registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

engine management light on

tyre pressure monitoring system warning light on

Pass 11 Feb 2012 86,851 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2011 80,947 miles

Engine management light on

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2010 74,307 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2009 64,403 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2009 64,402 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2008 62,140 miles

DIFICULT TO ASSES UNDERSIDE AND OUTER SILLS OF VEHICLE DUE TO PLASTIC TRIMS

Pass 6 Sep 2007 54,009 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2006 43,929 miles

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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HS02 TFY is a 2002 BMW M3 in Red with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 HS02 TFY, 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 HS02 TFY registered?

HS02 TFY is a 2002 BMW M3, first registered on 25 June 2002.

Is HS02 TFY safe to buy?

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