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M300 OOM

2002 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2014
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

95,609 mi
Last recorded95,609 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2013
Typical for 2002 BMW M377,945 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM300 OOM
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2013 95,609 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 18 Nov 2013 95,910 miles

Nearside Front Intermediate drop arm damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 19 Jun 2012 79,089 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2012 79,089 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 8 May 2012 78,940 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 24 May 2011 73,951 miles

both rear tyre`s wearing on inner edges

slight oil leak from rear diff

Pass 28 Apr 2010 71,350 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2009 66,132 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2008 64,888 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2008 64,888 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2007 62,396 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2006 51,786 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2006 51,750 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 OOM is a 2002 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 M300 OOM, 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 M300 OOM registered?

M300 OOM is a 2002 BMW M3, first registered on 21 March 2002.

Is M300 OOM safe to buy?

The MOT history for M300 OOM shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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