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R6 BGL

2002 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2022
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

97,800 mi
Last recorded97,800 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2021
Typical for 2002 BMW M377,945 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR6 BGL
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2021 97,800 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Oct 2020 94,306 miles

Tyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch (5.2.3 (f))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all four (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Oct 2019 90,746 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rears (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Oct 2018 86,387 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 31 Oct 2017 80,006 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2016 74,404 miles
Pass 20 May 2015 74,264 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2014 61,452 miles

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

Fail 25 Mar 2014 61,443 miles

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

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

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

o/s/r no.plate lamp dim

Pass 5 Apr 2013 54,372 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 44,329 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 6 Apr 2011 34,088 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2010 26,833 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2008 21,194 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2007 18,346 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2006 14,803 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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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R6 BGL is a 2002 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 R6 BGL, 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 R6 BGL registered?

R6 BGL is a 2002 BMW M3, first registered on 11 April 2002.

Is R6 BGL safe to buy?

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