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R14 NCS

2002 BMW M3

Grey Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2024
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

75,878 mi
Last recorded75,878 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2023
Typical for 2002 BMW M377,945 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR14 NCS
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2023 75,878 miles

Under tray ans bottom covers fitted

Fail 20 Jan 2023 75,878 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Under tray ans bottom covers fitted

Pass 1 Feb 2022 75,875 miles

Under tray and bottom covers fitted

Pass 3 Nov 2020 75,660 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2019 74,391 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2019 74,391 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Sep 2018 68,588 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2017 64,365 miles

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

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

Nearside Front tyre-cut on inner sidewall

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

slight corrosion around rear subframe mounts

Pass 14 Sep 2016 59,578 miles

Offside Rear lower arm bush worn(rose bush)

backbox clamp broken

Fail 8 Sep 2016 59,572 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear lower arm bush worn(rose bush)

backbox clamp broken

Pass 9 Sep 2015 57,493 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2014 56,106 miles

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 10 Sep 2013 55,059 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2012 53,768 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2011 47,935 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2011 46,688 miles

Both rear tyres on 3mm of tread.

Drivers seat belt starting to fray.

Pass 8 Dec 2010 45,112 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2009 41,291 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2008 37,988 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2007 34,388 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2006 29,407 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2006 29,404 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2006 28,759 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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R14 NCS is a 2002 BMW M3 in Grey with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 R14 NCS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R14 NCS registered?

R14 NCS is a 2002 BMW M3, first registered on 23 July 2002.

Is R14 NCS safe to buy?

The MOT history for R14 NCS shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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