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PO02 PZJ

2002 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

89,000 mi
Last recorded89,000 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2012
Typical for 2002 BMW M377,945 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPO02 PZJ
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2012 89,000 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2011 80,329 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)

Pass 13 Jul 2010 76,532 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2009 69,983 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2008 60,968 miles

noiser on engine at fast idle

oil leak

osf suspension sensor insecure

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

noise on nsr wheel

Fail 11 Apr 2008 60,853 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

noise on nsr wheel

noiser on engine at fast idle

oil leak

osf suspension sensor insecure

Pass 26 Mar 2007 49,880 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2006 41,584 miles

n/s/r tyre side wall outter damaged

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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PO02 PZJ is a 2002 BMW M3 in Blue with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 PO02 PZJ, 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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PO02 PZJ is a 2002 BMW M3, first registered on 18 May 2002.

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