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M111 UEC

2002 BMW M3

Silver Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2023
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

116,542 mi
Last recorded116,542 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2022
Typical for 2002 BMW M377,945 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2022 116,542 miles

Central Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Sep 2022 116,542 miles

Central Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 9 Sep 2021 116,497 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 8 Sep 2021 116,497 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 11 Sep 2020 115,858 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2020 115,852 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour All indicators wrong colour (4.4.3 (a))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Inner rose joint excessive play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Side repeater incorrect colour Both sides (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 28 Aug 2019 114,287 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Jul 2018 111,375 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2018 111,375 miles

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 17 Jul 2017 107,320 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2016 102,606 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 May 2015 99,811 miles

Nearside Inner Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2015 99,535 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 May 2014 95,288 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2013 80,880 miles

plastic covers fitted to underside and outer body sills.

Fail 14 Jan 2013 80,880 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

plastic covers fitted to underside and outer body sills.

Pass 3 Feb 2012 66,764 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 10 Feb 2011 61,122 miles

O/S/R Flexi brake pipe, support bracket has bolt missing

Pass 11 Feb 2010 50,073 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2009 47,486 miles
Pass 2 May 2008 41,154 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2007 35,023 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2007 35,023 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2006 29,123 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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M111 UEC is a 2002 BMW M3 in Silver with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 M111 UEC, 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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M111 UEC is a 2002 BMW M3, first registered on 6 September 2002.

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