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MA02 BWB

2002 BMW M3

Grey Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2023
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

97,700 mi
Last recorded97,700 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2022
Typical for 2002 BMW M377,945 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA02 BWB
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2022 97,700 miles

condition of rear rear clamps

oil leak on engine

Fail 24 Jan 2022 97,700 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

condition of rear rear clamps

oil leak on engine

Pass 30 Nov 2020 95,568 miles

axle mounting badly worn

Pass 3 Dec 2019 93,230 miles

both front brakes binding borderline

both rear indicators fading borderline

o/s side repeater dull

Pass 23 Nov 2018 92,137 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2018 92,134 miles

Brake performance not tested due to binding front wheel (1.2.1 (g))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

drivebelt cracking

Pass 18 Mar 2016 90,932 miles

condition both front up right anti roll bar link rubber boots BORDERLINE

condition rear brake discs

engine management light on

tyre pressure light on

Pass 9 Oct 2014 90,703 miles

engine management light on

Fail 2 Oct 2014 90,689 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

engine management light on

Pass 10 Oct 2013 87,135 miles

engine management light on

rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 17 Sep 2012 82,717 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)

corrosion on both main brake pipes

engine warning light on

front brake balance n/s slow

Pass 26 Sep 2011 76,359 miles

o/s/r tyre 1.6mm just legal

Fail 26 Sep 2011 76,357 miles

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

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

o/s/r tyre 1.6mm just legal

Pass 22 Sep 2010 67,837 miles

wear on front brake disc's

Pass 29 Sep 2009 62,306 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2009 57,339 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2009 57,301 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 8 Feb 2008 44,698 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2007 28,220 miles

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

Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

advs on 2 front tyres heavly cracking

Pass 30 Jan 2007 28,220 miles

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

advs on 2 front tyres heavly cracking

Pass 28 Feb 2006 25,130 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 BWB is a 2002 BMW M3 in Grey with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 MA02 BWB, 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 BWB is a 2002 BMW M3, first registered on 30 March 2002.

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