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M3 EHE

2002 BMW M3

Grey Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2021
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

88,148 mi
Last recorded88,148 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2020
Typical for 2002 BMW M377,945 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2020 88,148 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2019 87,141 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2018 85,450 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2016 83,362 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2015 80,284 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2014 71,945 miles

n/s wheels and tyres damaged ,

Fail 1 Sep 2014 71,945 miles

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

n/s wheels and tyres damaged ,

Pass 30 Oct 2013 67,254 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Fog Lamp Lens Damaged

Fail 25 Oct 2013 67,071 miles

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

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Long Handbrake lever Travel

Nearside Front Fog Lamp Lens Damaged

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

Pass 24 Oct 2012 53,912 miles

exhaust weak and blowing

rear discs deteriorating

Pass 14 Oct 2011 43,087 miles

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

both rear discs corroded

both rear tyres on the legal limit

engine management light on

Pass 23 Oct 2010 38,174 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

front brake discs corroded

Fail 19 Oct 2010 38,132 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

front brake discs corroded

Pass 23 Apr 2009 31,965 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2009 31,965 miles

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

both front tyres bald on edges and on legal limit

Pass 30 Apr 2008 27,476 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2007 25,037 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2006 20,599 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 EHE is a 2002 BMW M3 in Grey with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 M3 EHE, 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 M3 EHE registered?

M3 EHE is a 2002 BMW M3, first registered on 3 May 2002.

Is M3 EHE safe to buy?

The MOT history for M3 EHE shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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