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PG02 XCF

2002 BMW M3

Grey Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2020
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

94,544 mi
Last recorded94,544 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2019
Typical for 2002 BMW M377,945 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPG02 XCF
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2019 94,544 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside & offside rear tyres wearing on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 31 May 2019 94,536 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits 0.37 (8.2.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn upper drop link ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside & offside rear tyres wearing on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Jul 2018 92,869 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive rear axle (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

under trays fitted

Pass 27 Jul 2016 90,289 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2016 90,169 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp when side and stop lamps applied (1.3.2f)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Feb 2015 85,439 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2014 82,313 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Jan 2013 73,746 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front wiper blade split

offside front tyre is heavily perished caused by seperation or partial failure of its structure

Pass 9 May 2012 71,220 miles

tyres low on edges

Pass 4 Feb 2011 70,023 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2010 68,168 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2009 65,560 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2007 64,334 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2007 64,323 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Nov 2006 59,374 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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PG02 XCF is a 2002 BMW M3 in Grey with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 PG02 XCF, 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 PG02 XCF registered?

PG02 XCF is a 2002 BMW M3, first registered on 12 March 2002.

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