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M111 PKW

2002 BMW M3

Silver Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2023
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

70,940 mi
Last recorded70,940 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2022
Typical for 2002 BMW M377,945 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM111 PKW
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2022 70,940 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2022 70,940 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2021 70,900 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2021 70,900 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 25 Apr 2019 69,999 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2018 68,046 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2016 66,557 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2015 65,347 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2014 62,985 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2014 62,985 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Jul 2013 56,230 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2012 52,503 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2012 52,503 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 18 Apr 2011 43,910 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2010 35,876 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2009 32,134 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2009 32,134 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2007 17,487 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2006 15,891 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2006 15,874 miles

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

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

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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M111 PKW is a 2002 BMW M3 in Silver with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 M111 PKW, 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 M111 PKW registered?

M111 PKW is a 2002 BMW M3, first registered on 28 June 2002.

Is M111 PKW safe to buy?

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