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MT02 OWW

2002 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2022
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

25,093 mi
Last recorded25,093 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2021
Typical for 2002 BMW M377,945 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT02 OWW
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2021 25,093 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2021 25,093 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 17 Jan 2020 24,561 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside & nearside (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside & nearside (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 May 2012 24,035 miles
Pass 10 May 2010 22,989 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)

Pass 22 Jul 2009 20,912 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2008 19,933 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2008 19,933 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Fail 6 Oct 2007 17,924 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

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

rear registration plate deteriorated

Pass 6 Oct 2007 17,924 miles

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

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

rear registration plate deteriorated

Fail 29 Sep 2006 15,327 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

rear registration plate slightly deteriorated

steering rack security not fully checked due to fitted undertray

Pass 29 Sep 2006 15,327 miles

rear registration plate slightly deteriorated

steering rack security not fully checked due to fitted undertray

Pass 18 Aug 2005 12,041 miles

all tyres worn on the edges

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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MT02 OWW 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 MT02 OWW, 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 MT02 OWW registered?

MT02 OWW is a 2002 BMW M3, first registered on 21 June 2002.

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