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M3 XYD

2002 BMW M3

Silver Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2019
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

122,135 mi
Last recorded122,135 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2018
Typical for 2002 BMW M377,945 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2018 122,135 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2017 115,384 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2017 115,384 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 31 Aug 2016 106,727 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2015 101,161 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2014 91,750 miles

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

both rear tyres cracked/perished on side walls

Fail 19 Nov 2014 91,750 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2013 90,911 miles

front tyres cracked in treads

Pass 23 Nov 2012 90,249 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2011 88,760 miles

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both front tyres worn on inside edge and have slight perish

Pass 20 Nov 2010 82,904 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Windows have dark tint

Fail 20 Nov 2010 82,904 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

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

Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Windows have dark tint

Pass 8 Jan 2010 70,422 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2009 62,250 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2009 62,250 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Fail 27 Jan 2009 62,200 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Outer Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 26 Jan 2008 49,489 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2008 48,726 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2007 35,784 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2006 24,586 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 XYD is a 2002 BMW M3 in Silver with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 XYD, 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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M3 XYD is a 2002 BMW M3, first registered on 22 March 2002.

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