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M3 XOA

2002 BMW M3

Red Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2023
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

99,110 mi
Last recorded99,110 miles
Recorded on18 May 2022
Typical for 2002 BMW M377,945 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM3 XOA
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 May 2022 99,110 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2020 98,083 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2019 97,392 miles

Nearside Rear Handbrake low braking effort

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))

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

Washer bottle insecure under wing behind bumper.

Fail 2 Aug 2019 97,392 miles

Headlamp aim too low Both sides (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Handbrake low braking effort

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))

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

Washer bottle insecure under wing behind bumper.

Pass 1 Nov 2017 94,278 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2016 90,238 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2016 90,238 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 18 Jul 2015 88,547 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2015 88,547 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2014 82,889 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Jul 2013 74,192 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 68,358 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2009 122,373 miles

Rear bumper insecure

Fail 26 Nov 2009 122,372 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear bumper insecure

Pass 26 Nov 2008 100,700 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2008 99,152 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

brake warning light on

traction control light on

tyre pressure light on

Pass 13 Jul 2007 62,096 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2007 61,667 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2006 51,374 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

O/S/F Fog light damaged

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 XOA is a 2002 BMW M3 in Red with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 XOA, 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 XOA registered?

M3 XOA is a 2002 BMW M3, first registered on 19 July 2002.

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