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M3 FBP

2002 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2024
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

79,632 mi
Last recorded79,632 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2023
Typical for 2002 BMW M377,945 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2023 79,632 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2019 79,114 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2018 78,221 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2018 78,201 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 6 Aug 2018 78,092 miles

Driver's airbag obviously inoperative (7.1.5 (c))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 May 2017 77,863 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2016 74,795 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2016 74,051 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2015 68,370 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Feb 2014 65,715 miles

Nearside Rear 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 22 Feb 2013 61,350 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2011 56,955 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2011 56,948 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2010 55,168 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2009 52,188 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 48,467 miles

offside rear tyre worn badly on inner edge

Pass 22 Mar 2007 41,431 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2007 41,427 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Oct 2006 36,537 miles

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

The tyre mentioned is right on the legal limit.Please replace as soon as possible!

Fail 13 Oct 2006 36,537 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

The tyre mentioned is right on the legal limit.Please replace as soon as possible!

Pass 28 Oct 2005 28,374 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2005 28,363 miles

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

N/S/R TYRE RUN FLAT & WORN INNER SIDE WALL. †N/S/F TYRE WEARING ON OUTER EDGE

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 FBP is a 2002 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 FBP, 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 FBP registered?

M3 FBP is a 2002 BMW M3, first registered on 15 November 2002.

Is M3 FBP safe to buy?

The MOT history for M3 FBP shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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