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HX02 SYY

2002 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2016
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

92,174 mi
Last recorded92,174 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2015
Typical for 2002 BMW M377,945 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX02 SYY
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2015 92,174 miles

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

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

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

eml light on dash

Pass 4 Jul 2014 92,147 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2013 91,578 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 19 Jun 2013 91,577 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

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

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all brake pipes has a layer of grease noty allowing a full inspection

exhaust flanges deteriorated

fuel filler flap loose

o/s bonnet catch innoperative

o/s/f steering arm has slight play

slight pas leak from hose

Pass 24 Mar 2012 90,450 miles

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 11 Apr 2011 88,048 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2010 79,014 miles

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Fail 12 Apr 2010 79,014 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 10 Oct 2008 73,929 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2008 73,929 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Nearside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Oct 2007 66,233 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2006 72,308 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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HX02 SYY 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 75%.

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 HX02 SYY, 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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HX02 SYY is a 2002 BMW M3, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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