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HT02 BFV

2002 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

74,038 mi
Last recorded74,038 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2013
Typical for 2002 BMW M377,945 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHT02 BFV
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2013 74,038 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2013 73,967 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2012 69,515 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2012 69,515 miles

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

Conti 225 / 40 zr19

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

Pass 12 Nov 2011 65,194 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2010 60,323 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2009 57,454 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2008 51,704 miles

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)

Fail 4 Sep 2008 51,693 miles

Nearside Rear 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)

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)

Pass 3 Sep 2007 47,286 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2006 39,493 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2006 39,493 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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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HT02 BFV is a 2002 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 HT02 BFV, 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 HT02 BFV registered?

HT02 BFV is a 2002 BMW M3, first registered on 1 August 2002.

Is HT02 BFV safe to buy?

The MOT history for HT02 BFV shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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