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NT02 BNO

2002 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2020
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

157,866 mi
Last recorded157,866 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2019
Typical for 2002 BMW M377,945 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNT02 BNO
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2019 157,866 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rose Ball Joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2018 156,332 miles

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 2 Dec 2016 145,994 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (3.6.B.4d)

Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

parking brake just met the req. limits 18%

Pass 13 Nov 2015 131,230 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 17 Nov 2014 127,386 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2013 122,554 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Jul 2012 120,430 miles

offside rear coil spring suspect broken but unable to see

tyre pressure warning light on

Pass 29 Jul 2011 100,060 miles

both front tyres wearing low,, rear coil springs very corroded

Pass 31 Mar 2010 73,026 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2010 70,346 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Feb 2009 49,936 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2008 48,430 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2007 42,229 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2006 36,556 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2005 31,208 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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NT02 BNO is a 2002 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 NT02 BNO, 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 NT02 BNO registered?

NT02 BNO is a 2002 BMW M3, first registered on 26 July 2002.

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