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M6 BMR

2002 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

95,667 mi
Last recorded95,667 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2016
Typical for 2002 BMW M377,945 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM6 BMR
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2016 95,667 miles

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

both rear tyres on legal limit will need replacing soon

Pass 6 Oct 2015 87,847 miles

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

Fail 1 Oct 2015 87,847 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2014 83,812 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 May 2013 75,845 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres slightly worn on edges

both rear tyres wearing low

Pass 30 Apr 2012 67,936 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

headlight leveling sensor damaged o/s/f lower arm

Fail 30 Apr 2012 67,936 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

headlight leveling sensor damaged o/s/f lower arm

Pass 20 Apr 2011 63,419 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2011 63,419 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)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 17 May 2010 56,444 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)

Pass 9 May 2009 48,840 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2008 45,010 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 5 Jan 2007 38,728 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2005 28,760 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2005 28,760 miles

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

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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M6 BMR is a 2002 BMW M3 in Blue with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 M6 BMR, 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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M6 BMR is a 2002 BMW M3, first registered on 16 May 2002.

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