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M3 XSV

2002 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2023
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

118,699 mi
Last recorded118,699 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2022
Typical for 2002 BMW M377,945 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM3 XSV
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2022 118,699 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2021 117,115 miles

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

brake pad warning light on

Pass 15 Aug 2020 115,937 miles

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 slightly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 (5.2.3 (e))

brake pad warning light on

Pass 16 Aug 2019 114,570 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2018 113,645 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2017 111,477 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2016 109,066 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 19 Sep 2015 104,917 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2014 98,492 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 Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 27 Mar 2013 90,203 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2012 88,477 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2011 85,297 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2010 82,516 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2009 71,533 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2007 60,594 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2007 60,594 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2007 54,157 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 Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 3 Mar 2006 46,341 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2005 39,003 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 XSV is a 2002 BMW M3 in Blue with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 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 XSV, 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 XSV registered?

M3 XSV is a 2002 BMW M3, first registered on 11 March 2002.

Is M3 XSV safe to buy?

The MOT history for M3 XSV shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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