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OV02 FHE

2002 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

150,921 mi
Last recorded150,921 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2018
Typical for 2002 BMW M377,945 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV02 FHE
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2018 150,921 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2017 149,345 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 19 Apr 2016 149,256 miles

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

Offside Front inner steering rack joint worn

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

exhaust flange/clamps cracked and bolts missing or corroded, but still supported

Pass 7 May 2015 147,528 miles
Fail 6 May 2015 147,528 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2014 144,957 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 18 Apr 2013 135,616 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

play in offside front steering arm

rear exhaust box clamps broken

Pass 18 Apr 2013 135,616 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

play in offside front steering arm

rear exhaust box clamps broken

Pass 8 May 2012 123,514 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 4 May 2011 113,815 miles
Pass 10 May 2010 104,953 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 7 May 2010 104,952 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 29 Apr 2009 95,247 miles
Pass 2 May 2008 83,657 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 23 Apr 2007 69,420 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 55,148 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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OV02 FHE is a 2002 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 OV02 FHE, 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 OV02 FHE registered?

OV02 FHE is a 2002 BMW M3, first registered on 26 April 2002.

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