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M300 GDM

2002 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2020
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

77,100 mi
Last recorded77,100 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2019
Typical for 2002 BMW M377,945 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM300 GDM
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2019 77,100 miles
Pass 9 May 2018 77,039 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2016 75,019 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2015 71,132 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2014 60,027 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2014 65,237 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

N/S/R shocker bottom bush slight play

Oil leak

Pass 7 Jun 2013
Pass 16 Jul 2011 56,203 miles

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

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

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

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

ns front steering rack nuckle very slight play

steering rack very slight play

Pass 16 Jul 2010 53,938 miles

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

ns front bottom ball joint very slight play

ns/f steering end very slight play

ns/os rear wheel bearings very slight play

Pass 11 Jul 2009 49,864 miles

ns/front tyre very slightly worn on inner edge

os/front bottom ball joint very slight play

Pass 16 Jul 2008 41,428 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2008 41,428 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 23 Oct 2007 51,425 miles

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

Oil leak

oil leak rear diff

rear bumper cracked

Fail 13 Oct 2007 51,425 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front registration plate not displaying the name of the supplying outlet (6.3.3a)

Front registration plate not displaying the postcode of the supplying outlet (6.3.3a)

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

Offside Inner Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear registration plate not displaying the name of the supplying outlet (6.3.3a)

Rear registration plate not displaying the postcode of the supplying outlet (6.3.3a)

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

Oil leak

front bumper damaged

oil leak rear diff

rear bumper cracked

side skirt insecure

Pass 23 Oct 2006 40,975 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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M300 GDM is a 2002 BMW M3 in Blue with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 M300 GDM, 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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M300 GDM is a 2002 BMW M3, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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