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OLD 805S

2002 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2022
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

69,917 mi
Last recorded69,917 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2021
Typical for 2002 BMW M377,945 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOLD 805S
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2021 69,917 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2019 69,594 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2018 69,156 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2017 68,391 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2016 67,734 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2015 66,961 miles

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

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

Offside Front Outer 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 5 Sep 2014 66,308 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2013 65,188 miles

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

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

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

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

offside front tyre worn on outer edge

wipers abit smeary

Pass 28 Mar 2012 63,605 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 61,700 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2011 61,691 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2010 60,282 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2010 60,240 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2009 57,745 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2008 52,372 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2007 55,112 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2007 55,112 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 1 Aug 2006 46,584 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 31 May 2006 46,058 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2006 45,958 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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OLD 805S is a 2002 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 OLD 805S, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was OLD 805S registered?

OLD 805S is a 2002 BMW M3, first registered on 9 September 2002.

Is OLD 805S safe to buy?

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