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RA02 OCE

2002 BMW M3

Grey Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2023
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

141,057 mi
Last recorded141,057 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2022
Typical for 2002 BMW M377,945 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA02 OCE
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2022 141,057 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2021 140,954 miles

Front Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2020 140,327 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2018 139,770 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2016 138,559 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2016 138,559 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 3 Dec 2015 134,758 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2015 134,758 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 29 Aug 2013 130,807 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2012 118,457 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear exhaust clamps deteriorated

Pass 1 Sep 2011 112,408 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2010 108,463 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2009 102,790 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2007 96,397 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2006 91,559 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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RA02 OCE is a 2002 BMW M3 in Grey with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 RA02 OCE, 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 RA02 OCE registered?

RA02 OCE is a 2002 BMW M3, first registered on 24 July 2002.

Is RA02 OCE safe to buy?

The MOT history for RA02 OCE shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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