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ML02 ZVO

2002 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

153,827 mi
Last recorded153,827 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2014
Typical for 2002 BMW M377,945 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML02 ZVO
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2014 153,827 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2013 145,809 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2012 129,667 miles

Nuts on strut top mounts not secured by full thread

Fail 21 Sep 2012 129,667 miles

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

Nuts on strut top mounts not secured by full thread

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2011 122,035 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2010 113,607 miles

advise slight corrosion nearside and offside rear discs

Fail 15 Jul 2010 113,607 miles

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

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

advise slight corrosion nearside and offside rear discs

Pass 13 Jul 2009 96,824 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2008 81,285 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 7 Jul 2008 80,889 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 12 Jul 2007 70,971 miles

all 4 tyres have cuts and damage to sidewalls but does not expose cords or plys, although the overall integrity of the sidewall can not be judged

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

gearbox noisy

Fail 9 Jul 2007 70,971 miles

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

all tyres are damaged and have cuts in the sidewall, but are not deep enough to reach the cords. although the overall strength and integrity of the tyre may be lowered

gearbox noisy

Pass 5 Oct 2006 65,926 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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ML02 ZVO is a 2002 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 ML02 ZVO, 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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ML02 ZVO is a 2002 BMW M3, first registered on 18 April 2002.

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