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M7 XBT

2002 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2012
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

130,163 mi
Last recorded130,163 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2012
Typical for 2002 BMW M377,945 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM7 XBT
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Fail 3 Feb 2012 130,163 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

fuel cap seal perishing

o/s rear tyre wearing low

rear indicators 'pale'

slight damage to windscreen

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

STRONGLY ADVISE centre to rear exhaust joint in poor condition

STRONGLY ADVISE n/s front brake perishing

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brakes tested with combination of rolling road and Tapley meter, all results with brake binding

check headlight wash system condition and operation

Pass 15 Mar 2011 124,366 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2010 114,762 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2009 103,256 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2008 89,577 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2006 69,043 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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M7 XBT is a 2002 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 M7 XBT, 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 M7 XBT registered?

M7 XBT is a 2002 BMW M3, first registered on 9 September 2002.

Is M7 XBT safe to buy?

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