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PA02 BSV

2002 BMW M3

Yellow Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2025
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

94,103 mi
Last recorded94,103 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2024
Typical for 2002 BMW M377,945 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPA02 BSV
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2002
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2024 94,103 miles
Pass 30 May 2022 85,430 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 May 2021 83,578 miles
Fail 10 May 2021 83,577 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Apr 2020 83,402 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective exhaust clamp cracked (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 May 2019 83,217 miles

Exhaust mounting defective rear silencer clamps corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive from rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 May 2018 82,604 miles

Offside Rear coil spring corroded can not fully see the springs condition (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak light misting of oil to rear differential ()

both rear tyres wearing on outer edges

exhaust system clamps corroded and fixing bolts

slight uneven rear brake application

under trays fitted

Pass 16 May 2017 82,078 miles

Rear brake pipes corroded

Rear coil springs rusty

Pass 17 May 2016 81,208 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2015 77,761 miles
Pass 19 May 2014 73,204 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Jul 2013 69,201 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 15 Jul 2013 69,201 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Jun 2012 60,989 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2011 42,011 miles

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

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

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

Fail 3 May 2011 42,011 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 4 May 2010 39,487 miles
Pass 1 May 2009 36,296 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2008 32,703 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2007 27,575 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2006 21,852 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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PA02 BSV is a 2002 BMW M3 in Yellow with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 PA02 BSV, 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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PA02 BSV is a 2002 BMW M3, first registered on 3 May 2002.

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