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M3 CXF

2002 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2012
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

108,329 mi
Last recorded108,329 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2011
Typical for 2002 BMW M377,945 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM3 CXF
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2011 108,329 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2011 108,327 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake discs worn.

O/S/F suspension switch lever broken.

O/S/R brake pipe corroded.

Pass 31 Aug 2010 93,944 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2010 91,355 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2010 91,355 miles

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

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

front brakes require service = vented discs blocked with dust =will cause overheated brakes

Pass 16 Feb 2009 81,864 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 20 Feb 2008 71,014 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2008 71,014 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 6 Mar 2007 62,910 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2007 62,147 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2007 62,147 miles

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)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 9 Feb 2006 44,192 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 CXF is a 2002 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 CXF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was M3 CXF registered?

M3 CXF is a 2002 BMW M3, first registered on 8 August 2002.

Is M3 CXF safe to buy?

The MOT history for M3 CXF shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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