MOT Status
ValidMileage
121,453 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Handbrake warning light on
Nearside Front Steering arm has movement in bushes
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Above fuel tank along chassis (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Steering arm has movement in bushes
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Nearside above fuel tank along chassis (3.6.B.2c)
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)
Handbrake warning light on
Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Steering arm has movement in bushes
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Above fuel tank along chassis (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Steering arm has movement in bushes
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Nearside above fuel tank along chassis (3.6.B.2c)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Inner Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Dust cover split on o/s track rod end.
Rear tyre at n/s on 1.6mm limit & wearing on inner edge will soon need changing.
Rear tyre at o/s aproaching wear bars.
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
traction control light staying on indicating a fault
Offside Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
brake warning light on
traction control light staying on indicating a fault
Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the BMW M3?
Based on 440,678 MOT tests across 34,038 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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PH51 COD is a 2002 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.
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 PH51 COD, 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 PH51 COD registered?
PH51 COD is a 2002 BMW M3, first registered on 7 August 2002.
Is PH51 COD safe to buy?
The MOT history for PH51 COD shows 24 tests with a 79.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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