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R3 PKG

2002 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2023
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

137,298 mi
Last recorded137,298 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2022
Typical for 2002 BMW M377,945 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR3 PKG
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2022 137,298 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2022 137,298 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Mar 2021 136,851 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2020 135,665 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2018 133,189 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2018 133,185 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

tyre pressure warning light on

Pass 9 Aug 2017 131,621 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2016 129,466 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2015 118,104 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

brake pipes slightly corroded

pads appear low

steering / suspension has slight play

Pass 5 Aug 2015 118,104 miles

brake pipes slightly corroded

pads appear low

steering / suspension has slight play

Pass 12 Aug 2014 116,010 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2013 108,753 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2012 95,726 miles
Pass 25 May 2011 85,418 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

engine oil low

front wipers starting to smear windscreen

Fail 24 May 2011 85,418 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

engine oil low

front wipers starting to smear windscreen

Pass 25 May 2010 77,555 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

sill covers fitted

Fail 10 May 2010 77,550 miles

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

Sill covers fitted

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 5 May 2009 71,877 miles
Pass 1 May 2008 59,192 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2007 42,081 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2006 37,052 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2006 37,052 miles

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

REAR BRAKE PADS LOW AND DISCS SCRED AND PITTED

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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R3 PKG is a 2002 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 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 R3 PKG, 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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R3 PKG is a 2002 BMW M3, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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