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M8 MRN

2002 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2019
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

61,038 mi
Last recorded61,038 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2018
Typical for 2002 BMW M377,945 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM8 MRN
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2018 61,038 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2017 58,436 miles

THE NSR OUTER BRAKE PAD LOOKS LOW

Pass 18 Aug 2016 57,684 miles

THE REAR OUTER BRAKE PADS LOOK TO GE GETTING LOW

Fail 9 Aug 2016 57,634 miles

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

THE REAR OUTER BRAKE PADS LOOK TO GE GETTING LOW

Pass 15 Jul 2015 55,169 miles

THE ABS TELL TALE WAS ON AT ONE TIME BUT THEN RESET AND WORKED CORRECTLY

THERE LOOKS TO BE OIL LEAKING FROM THE DIFF

Pass 11 Aug 2014 52,472 miles

BOTH REAR EXHAUST PIPE CLAMPS TO THE REAR EXHAUST BOX ARE IN VERY POOR CONDITION

BULB TELL TALE WAS ON

THE DIFF MAY BE LEAKING OIL

Fail 11 Aug 2014 52,472 miles

BOTH REAR EXHAUST PIPE CLAMPS TO THE REAR EXHAUST BOX ARE IN VERY POOR CONDITION

BULB TELL TALE WAS ON

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

THE DIFF MAY BE LEAKING OIL

Pass 18 Jul 2013 48,952 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2012 46,854 miles

Both rear exhaust clamps incomplete

Rear diff oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 19 Jul 2011 44,871 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

offside front brake binding slightly

Pass 23 Jul 2010 41,659 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2009 38,777 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2008 33,822 miles
Pass 24 May 2007 29,251 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 19 May 2006 25,717 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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M8 MRN 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 86.7%.

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 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 M8 MRN, 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 M8 MRN registered?

M8 MRN is a 2002 BMW M3, first registered on 30 May 2002.

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