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M3 FHR

2002 BMW M3

Grey Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2025
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

94,009 mi
Last recorded94,009 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2024
Typical for 2002 BMW M377,945 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2024 94,009 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2021 91,813 miles

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 31 Jan 2020 82,279 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2018 80,626 miles

Nearside Front brake pad sensor not fitted to brake pad

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 7 Dec 2018 80,599 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front brake pad sensor not fitted to brake pad

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 7 Dec 2017 76,655 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear diff oil seal slight leak

Fail 7 Dec 2017 76,655 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear diff oil seal slight leak

Pass 8 Dec 2016 72,588 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2015 68,394 miles

Both rear shock absorbers corroded

Both rear tyres wearing low

Exhaust rear box, clamps badly corroded

Pass 24 Dec 2014 64,119 miles

rear diff has oil leak all brake pipes showing signs of rust m adaptive headlamp modual tia strapped on

Fail 10 Dec 2014 63,810 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2013 59,314 miles

Brake sensor on nearside front detatched

One bolt missing from exhaust centre section

Sensor on offside front suspension arm broken

Pass 17 Dec 2012 53,241 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2011 43,797 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

o/s/f suspension linkage broken

Pass 7 Jan 2011 42,004 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2010 39,023 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2009 35,495 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2009 35,495 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 14 Dec 2007 31,665 miles

all 4 tyres worn on inside edge

Fail 11 Dec 2007 31,654 miles

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

all 4 tyres worn on inside edge

Pass 10 Jan 2007 25,602 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 FHR is a 2002 BMW M3 in Grey with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 FHR, 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 FHR registered?

M3 FHR is a 2002 BMW M3, first registered on 1 September 2002.

Is M3 FHR safe to buy?

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