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M200 FEN

2002 BMW M3

Red Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

102,067 mi
Last recorded102,067 miles
Recorded on12 May 2014
Typical for 2002 BMW M377,945 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM200 FEN
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 May 2014 102,067 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2013 96,255 miles
Pass 1 May 2012 92,986 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 84,232 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)

light surface corrosion on rear brake discs

Fail 4 May 2011 84,232 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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)

light surface corrosion on rear brake discs

Pass 19 Mar 2010 68,308 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2010 68,308 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 24 Feb 2010 67,635 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Feb 2009 52,386 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2008 43,496 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2008 43,494 miles

Nearside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 14 Nov 2006 40,271 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2005 33,688 miles

chips in windscreen

damage to front no plate

wear in front brake discs

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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M200 FEN is a 2002 BMW M3 in Red with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 M200 FEN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was M200 FEN registered?

M200 FEN is a 2002 BMW M3, first registered on 7 November 2002.

Is M200 FEN safe to buy?

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