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P14 RFS

2002 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2023
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

92,694 mi
Last recorded92,694 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2022
Typical for 2002 BMW M377,945 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP14 RFS
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2022 92,694 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

surface corrosion front subframe,suspension,inner front wings,rear subframe,mountings,suspension,rear shockers,rear brake discs

Fail 29 Mar 2022 92,694 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

surface corrosion front subframe,suspension,inner front wings,rear subframe,mountings,suspension,rear shockers,rear brake discs

Pass 9 Apr 2021 92,369 miles

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

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

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

general corrosion on all front and rear suspension components

Fail 7 Apr 2021 92,367 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both wipers (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

general corrosion on all front and rear suspension components

unable to carry out emissions test due to engine condition

Pass 13 May 2019 91,481 miles
Pass 10 May 2018 88,886 miles
Pass 8 May 2017 85,483 miles

Front Side repeater slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both (2.7.2a)

all discs slight corrosion

Pass 11 Aug 2016 84,133 miles

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

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

Offside Front brake binding

Rear exhaust clamps missing

Pass 24 Jan 2015 79,710 miles

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

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

rear diff leaking diff carrier corroding

rear exhaust clamps heavy corrosion and missing

Fail 17 Feb 2014 77,532 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

rear exhaust clamps broken both into box

Pass 17 Feb 2014 77,532 miles

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

rear exhaust clamps broken both into box

Pass 25 Feb 2013 75,967 miles

rear exhaust clamps rusting away

Pass 27 Feb 2012 72,956 miles

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

oil leaking slightly from rear axle

Pass 28 Feb 2011 69,895 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2010 66,283 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2009 61,842 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2008 56,116 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 Sep 2007 50,072 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 Sep 2006 38,886 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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P14 RFS is a 2002 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 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 P14 RFS, 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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P14 RFS is a 2002 BMW M3, first registered on 1 September 2002.

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