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M3 XVD

2002 BMW M3

Silver Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

96,550 mi
Last recorded96,550 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2017
Typical for 2002 BMW M377,945 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2017 96,550 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 20 Sep 2014 95,097 miles

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

Fail 19 Sep 2013 91,450 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Sep 2013 91,450 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Jul 2012 86,394 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2012 86,358 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 9 Mar 2011 79,281 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2011 79,281 miles

Front registration plate non-reflective border wider than permitted (6.3.4h)

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct stroke width (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate non-reflective border wider than permitted (6.3.4h)

Rear registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct stroke width (6.3.4a)

Pass 16 Mar 2010 71,840 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2010 71,678 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2009 63,694 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 29 Apr 2009 63,694 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Front registration plate non-reflective border wider than permitted (6.3.4h)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate non-reflective border wider than permitted (6.3.4h)

Fail 14 Apr 2008 57,342 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 14 Apr 2008 57,342 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2007 54,961 miles
Pass 10 May 2006 44,712 miles

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

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

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 XVD is a 2002 BMW M3 in Silver with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 XVD, 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 XVD registered?

M3 XVD is a 2002 BMW M3, first registered on 20 June 2002.

Is M3 XVD safe to buy?

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