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M857 GGP

2002 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2009
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

144,701 mi
Last recorded144,701 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2008
Typical for 2002 BMW M377,945 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM857 GGP
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2008 144,701 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 20 Dec 2008 100,001 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 1 Oct 2007 142,365 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2006 139,216 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2006 139,197 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 22 Jun 2005 131,769 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

air bag warning lamp staying on

front number plate slightly damaged

non obligatory lamp insecure/defective

offside rear tyre has small cut on side wall

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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M857 GGP is a 2002 BMW M3 in Blue with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 M857 GGP, 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 M857 GGP registered?

M857 GGP is a 2002 BMW M3, first registered on 5 April 2002.

Is M857 GGP safe to buy?

The MOT history for M857 GGP shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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