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PG51 FWR

2002 BMW M3

Yellow Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2012
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

72,066 mi
Last recorded72,066 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2011
Typical for 2002 BMW M377,945 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPG51 FWR
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2002
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Fail 12 Jul 2011 72,066 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 12 Jul 2011 72,066 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2010 66,496 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2009 63,491 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2008 59,850 miles

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

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

Offside 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)

Pass 16 Jul 2007 50,500 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)

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

Pass 24 Nov 2006 44,318 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2006 39,828 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 17 Jul 2006 39,828 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 30 Dec 2005 34,743 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2005 34,743 miles

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

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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PG51 FWR is a 2002 BMW M3 in Yellow with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 PG51 FWR, 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 PG51 FWR registered?

PG51 FWR is a 2002 BMW M3, first registered on 1 January 2002.

Is PG51 FWR safe to buy?

The MOT history for PG51 FWR shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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