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M3 FFG

2002 BMW M3

Silver Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2023
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

105,403 mi
Last recorded105,403 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2022
Typical for 2002 BMW M377,945 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM3 FFG
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2022 105,403 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 3 Dec 2021 105,322 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Dec 2020 105,165 miles

Central Rear brake lamp inoprative

Offside Rear floor is corroded and holed

Pass 8 Oct 2018 104,418 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 5 Oct 2018 104,418 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn bottom ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front wiper blade split but still clearing screen.

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Sep 2017 103,195 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Fail 14 Sep 2017 103,193 miles

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

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2016 100,892 miles

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

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

rear brake discs slightly worn/pitted/scored/corroded

rear tyres slightly worn on edges

Fail 24 Aug 2016 100,891 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front-rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front-rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Nearside Brake pipe leaking front-rear (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

rear brake discs slightly worn/pitted/scored/corroded

rear tyres slightly worn on edges

Pass 3 Sep 2015 99,569 miles

offside front inner steering rack arm has slight play

Pass 3 Sep 2014 97,932 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2014 97,917 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 19 Aug 2013 94,103 miles

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

brake pipes showing slight signs of corrosion

nearside front brake grabbing slightly

Fail 14 Aug 2013 94,102 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

brake pipes showing slight signs of corrosion

nearside front brake grabbing slightly

Pass 15 Aug 2012 90,103 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2012 90,035 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2011 84,970 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2010 81,955 miles

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

Offside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 10 Jun 2009 75,000 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 28 May 2008 70,690 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2007 57,211 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

a.both front tyres worn on edges

a.hand brake travel high

a.n/s/f indecater lamp condensated

a.o/s/f flexi hose slightly twisted

a.o/s/f jacking block missing and seal cover damaged

a.o/s/f road wheel has a very slight buckle

a.under tray damaged

Pass 26 Jan 2006 47,322 miles

off side front jacking point missing

Fail 26 Jan 2006 47,322 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

off side front jacking point missing

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 FFG is a 2002 BMW M3 in Silver with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 FFG, 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 FFG registered?

M3 FFG is a 2002 BMW M3, first registered on 12 December 2002.

Is M3 FFG safe to buy?

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