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M3 AHY

2002 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

139,056 mi
Last recorded139,056 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2016
Typical for 2002 BMW M377,945 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM3 AHY
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2016 139,056 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2015 132,392 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 11 Jul 2014 126,014 miles

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 16 May 2014 124,434 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Jun 2013 113,525 miles

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

Fail 25 May 2013 113,506 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Pass 9 Mar 2012 95,988 miles

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

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

n/s/f wheel rim dented on inner edge

Fail 14 Feb 2012 95,611 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

air bag light on

t p warning light on

Pass 5 Oct 2010 82,538 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2010 82,538 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Aug 2009 77,438 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2008 76,881 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2007 72,645 miles

Steering rack slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Fail 3 Jul 2007 72,645 miles

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

Steering rack slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 29 Jul 2006 63,473 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2005 51,329 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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M3 AHY is a 2002 BMW M3 in Blue with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 M3 AHY, 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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M3 AHY is a 2002 BMW M3, first registered on 1 July 2002.

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