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M13 RNJ

2002 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2022
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

137,285 mi
Last recorded137,285 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2021
Typical for 2002 BMW M377,945 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM13 RNJ
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2021 137,285 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2021 136,334 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2020 133,596 miles

Exhaust mounting defective clamp from exhaust to rear silencer badly corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated cracked/ perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated cracked/ perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 4 Feb 2019 129,133 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2018 123,578 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2016 118,916 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Mar 2015 116,883 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2014 108,015 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2013 95,145 miles

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

engine man light on

tyre indicator light on

Fail 11 Jan 2013 95,144 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Pass 10 Dec 2011 91,063 miles

Oil leak

Pass 14 Dec 2010 85,344 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 11 Dec 2009 76,535 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2008 69,034 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2007 59,646 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2006 46,115 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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M13 RNJ is a 2002 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 M13 RNJ, 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 M13 RNJ registered?

M13 RNJ is a 2002 BMW M3, first registered on 30 May 2002.

Is M13 RNJ safe to buy?

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