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R10 NXK

2002 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

114,035 mi
Last recorded114,035 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2016
Typical for 2002 BMW M377,945 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR10 NXK
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2016 114,035 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2016 114,014 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Oil leak ()

slight play in nearside front suspension

Pass 11 Dec 2015 108,199 miles

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

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

front tyres 235/35r19

oil leak

rear tyres 265/30r19

Fail 9 Dec 2015 108,199 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

front tyres 235/35r19

oil leak

rear tyres 265/30r19

Pass 12 Jan 2015 101,347 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

rear tyres perished and wearing on inner edges

Fail 12 Jan 2015 101,347 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

rear tyres perished and wearing on inner edges

Pass 23 Dec 2013 93,418 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2012 88,604 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2011 86,879 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2010 84,368 miles

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 1 Oct 2009 78,717 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2009 78,633 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2008 70,089 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2008 69,967 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

headlamp aim leveling unit link bolt broken

Pass 9 Oct 2007 59,403 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2006 49,939 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2006 49,757 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.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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R10 NXK is a 2002 BMW M3 in Blue with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 R10 NXK, 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 R10 NXK registered?

R10 NXK is a 2002 BMW M3, first registered on 1 September 2002.

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