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MH02 BHY

2002 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

58,689 mi
Last recorded58,689 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2012
Typical for 2002 BMW M377,945 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMH02 BHY
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2012 58,689 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 15 Jan 2011 53,944 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2011 53,944 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2010 51,356 miles

Oil leak

Pass 20 Jan 2009 46,658 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2009 46,658 miles

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)

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2008 38,212 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2007 29,838 miles

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

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

n/s/f tyre side wall has cracks in it recomend replace /front brake pads low recomend replace before next service

Pass 28 Apr 2005 27,347 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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MH02 BHY is a 2002 BMW M3 in Blue with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 MH02 BHY, 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 MH02 BHY registered?

MH02 BHY is a 2002 BMW M3, first registered on 26 July 2002.

Is MH02 BHY safe to buy?

The MOT history for MH02 BHY shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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