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HY02 ZUC

2002 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2013
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

43,212 mi
Last recorded43,212 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2012
Typical for 2002 BMW M377,945 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY02 ZUC
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2012 43,212 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2011 41,370 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2009 41,181 miles

been in accident

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

front wheel slighty out of allighment

oil leak

Pass 31 Jan 2008 39,789 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2008 39,711 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

offside front suspenion montior arm insecure

srs light on

tyre pressure warning light on

Pass 17 Aug 2006 31,534 miles

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

Fail 14 Aug 2006 31,534 miles

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

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

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

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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HY02 ZUC is a 2002 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 HY02 ZUC, 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 HY02 ZUC registered?

HY02 ZUC is a 2002 BMW M3, first registered on 14 May 2002.

Is HY02 ZUC safe to buy?

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