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MF02 TLN

2002 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2010
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

102,629 mi
Last recorded102,629 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2009
Typical for 2002 BMW M377,945 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF02 TLN
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2009 102,629 miles

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Fail 13 Oct 2009 102,511 miles

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

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 23 Oct 2008 87,615 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

fuel cap sealing ring starting to deteriorate

offside front steering arm inner ball joint has slight play in it

Pass 30 Oct 2007 69,112 miles

petrol filler cap seal starting to get perished

slight play in N/S steering rack ball joint

slight play in O/S steering rack ball joint

Fail 25 Oct 2007 68,857 miles

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

petrol filler cap seal starting to get perished

slight play in N/S steering rack ball joint

slight play in O/S steering rack ball joint

Pass 18 Oct 2006 47,689 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2006 47,689 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Pass 8 Aug 2005 25,873 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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MF02 TLN is a 2002 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 MF02 TLN, 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 MF02 TLN registered?

MF02 TLN is a 2002 BMW M3, first registered on 14 March 2002.

Is MF02 TLN safe to buy?

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