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M17 GRW

2002 BMW M3

Silver Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2018
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

107,953 mi
Last recorded107,953 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2017
Typical for 2002 BMW M377,945 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM17 GRW
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2017 107,953 miles

Offside Front brake flexi insecure

Fail 6 Apr 2017 107,943 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front brake flexi insecure

Pass 21 Apr 2016 101,185 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2015 98,023 miles
Pass 2 May 2014 91,236 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 10 Apr 2013 89,375 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2012 88,683 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2012 88,683 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2011 86,769 miles

slight play in o/s inner rack end

Fail 16 Apr 2011 86,769 miles

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

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

slight play in o/s inner rack end

Pass 20 Apr 2010 78,102 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2009 75,192 miles

off side front suspension sensor lever insecure

Fail 17 Apr 2009 75,188 miles

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

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

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

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

off side front suspension sensor lever insecure

Fail 17 Apr 2008 54,583 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Apr 2008 54,583 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2007 45,957 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2007 45,938 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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 18 Apr 2006 37,268 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2006 36,981 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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M17 GRW is a 2002 BMW M3 in Silver with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 M17 GRW, 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 M17 GRW registered?

M17 GRW is a 2002 BMW M3, first registered on 15 February 2002.

Is M17 GRW safe to buy?

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