MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
190,344 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak ()
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
Electrical wiring damaged and bare wires exposed boot wiring (1.9.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak ()
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
Spare tyre defective ()
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak ()
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle fouling inner wing (4.1.D.2)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
front registration plate cracked
rear registration plate slightly weathered
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
front registration plate cracked
rear registration plate slightly weathered
Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Exhaust clamp insecure (front)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
How Reliable is the BMW M3?
Based on 440,678 MOT tests across 34,038 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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P602 BCX is a 1997 BMW M3 in Green with a 3,201cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
Across all 1997 BMW M3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.9% with a typical mileage of 96,985 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 P602 BCX, 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 29 years old, this BMW M3 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was P602 BCX registered?
P602 BCX is a 1997 BMW M3, first registered on 21 March 1997.
Is P602 BCX safe to buy?
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