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MA02 AJX

2002 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2019
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

125,105 mi
Last recorded125,105 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2018
Typical for 2002 BMW M377,945 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA02 AJX
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2018 125,105 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2018 125,103 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

TPMS warning lamp indicates a fault

engine MIL indicates a fault

Pass 29 Apr 2016 122,053 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 28 Apr 2016 122,053 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 255/35R19 96Y (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 255/35R19 96Y (4.1.E.1)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Dec 2014 11,105 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2014 111,104 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 Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside 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)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 8 Jan 2014 106,624 miles

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

Fail 8 Jan 2014 106,624 miles

Nearside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Steering system lock to lock check stretches a brake pipe (2.2.D.2b)

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

Pass 13 Dec 2012 91,850 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2011 79,670 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2011 74,164 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2010 68,099 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2009 61,061 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2009 46,255 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2008 94,438 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2007 53,926 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2006 46,690 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2005 45,394 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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MA02 AJX is a 2002 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 MA02 AJX, 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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MA02 AJX is a 2002 BMW M3, first registered on 28 March 2002.

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