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M31 DOL

2002 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2020
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

106,733 mi
Last recorded106,733 miles
Recorded on16 May 2019
Typical for 2002 BMW M377,945 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM31 DOL
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 May 2019 106,733 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2018 104,365 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2017 101,435 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 30 Jun 2017 101,429 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 May 2016 99,329 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2015 94,458 miles

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

hand brake travel

Pass 7 Nov 2014 94,163 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2013 89,730 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

exhaust rear silencer pipe clamp corroded

front brake discs worn

Pass 3 Aug 2012 83,701 miles

front brake discs in poor condition

rear silencer fixing clamps corroding

Fail 20 Jul 2011 78,246 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front brake discs corroding & scoring

Pass 20 Jul 2011 78,246 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front brake discs corroding & scoring

Pass 25 Aug 2010 75,546 miles

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

f/o/s active suspension sensor arm broken away

Fail 25 Aug 2010 75,546 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

f/o/s active suspension sensor arm broken away

Pass 9 Sep 2009 67,184 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2008 58,420 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2007 49,058 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2006 39,766 miles

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 22 Sep 2006 39,766 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2005 24,987 miles

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

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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M31 DOL is a 2002 BMW M3 in Blue with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 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 M31 DOL, 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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M31 DOL is a 2002 BMW M3, first registered on 24 September 2002.

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