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M3 BVE

2002 BMW M3

Grey Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2024
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

97,045 mi
Last recorded97,045 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2023
Typical for 2002 BMW M377,945 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM3 BVE
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2023 97,045 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2021 96,152 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2020 94,796 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 23 Sep 2019 93,056 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 Sep 2018 92,755 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2018 92,755 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 4 Aug 2017 92,624 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2017 92,620 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 21 Mar 2017 92,620 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Mar 2014 91,888 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2012 88,602 miles

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

exhaust mid section (rear clamps cracked)

n/s and o/s front side repeaters too dark in colour

two main front to rear metal brake pipes rusted

Pass 6 Mar 2012 88,602 miles

exhaust mid section (rear clamps cracked)

n/s and o/s front side repeaters too dark in colour

two main front to rear metal brake pipes rusted

Pass 23 Mar 2011 84,563 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

n/s front tyre wearing low on inner edge

Pass 1 Apr 2010 76,450 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 31 Mar 2010 76,444 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

plastic covers fitted

Pass 1 Apr 2009 61,680 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2009 61,495 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Nov 2007 43,714 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2006 40,709 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2005 37,052 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

slight play steering rack ends

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 BVE is a 2002 BMW M3 in Grey with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BVE, 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 BVE is a 2002 BMW M3, first registered on 21 November 2002.

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