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ME02 RTZ

2002 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2021
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

129,348 mi
Last recorded129,348 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2020
Typical for 2002 BMW M377,945 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationME02 RTZ
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2020 129,348 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2019 129,233 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2016 127,399 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 22 Jun 2015 124,213 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2014 119,415 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2012 105,815 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2012 97,277 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2011 92,548 miles

front brake discs slightly worn and lipped

nearside front tyre below 1.6mm on the outer edge

offside front tyre below 1.6mm on the inner edge

Pass 17 Jun 2010 86,213 miles

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

Nail in near side rear tyre. REPAIRED

Fail 17 Jun 2010 86,213 miles

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

Nail in near side rear tyre. REPAIRED

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 25 Jun 2009 78,198 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2008 68,744 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2007 59,508 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2006 49,041 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2006 49,041 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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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ME02 RTZ 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 ME02 RTZ, 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 ME02 RTZ registered?

ME02 RTZ is a 2002 BMW M3, first registered on 8 August 2002.

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