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HT02 XEV

2002 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2021
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

140,316 mi
Last recorded140,316 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2019
Typical for 2002 BMW M377,945 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHT02 XEV
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2019 140,316 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2018 140,243 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 14 Jun 2018 140,243 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 3 Jul 2017 137,372 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Jun 2017 137,369 miles

Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 0mm on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

near side rear tyre under pressurised

tpms on

Pass 9 May 2015 135,483 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2014 132,594 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2012 127,103 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2011 124,512 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2010 115,168 miles

Both front brake discs worn

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Undertrays fitted preventing full under vehicle inspection

o/s/f tyre has a minor cut on inner wall

Pass 12 Aug 2009 96,723 miles

stonechips in screen; front brake discs lipped;

Pass 12 Aug 2008 78,772 miles

Offside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front no plate slightly deteriorated

Fail 12 Aug 2008 78,772 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front no plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 13 Aug 2007 68,345 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2006 56,112 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2005 45,316 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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HT02 XEV is a 2002 BMW M3 in Blue with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 HT02 XEV, 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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HT02 XEV is a 2002 BMW M3, first registered on 9 August 2002.

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