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RA02 PKD

2002 BMW M3

Silver Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2019
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

71,981 mi
Last recorded71,981 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2018
Typical for 2002 BMW M377,945 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA02 PKD
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2018 71,981 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Sep 2018 71,981 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner wall damaged 245/35/19 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2017 64,279 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2017 64,275 miles

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

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

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)

Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 6 Apr 2016 55,941 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2016 55,941 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 1 Apr 2015 51,083 miles

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

Fail 30 Mar 2015 51,083 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 14 Sep 2012 46,256 miles

Advise Air bag light on.

Advise Chunk out of sidewall on O/S/R Tyre but is acceptable.

Advise N/S/R and O/S/R Tyres are worn to the legal limit of 1.6mm and are only just acceptable at this time.

Advise slight binding to rear wheels.

Fail 7 Sep 2012 46,250 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Advise Air bag light on.

Advise Chunk out of sidewall on O/S/R Tyre but is acceptable.

Advise N/S/R and O/S/R Tyres are worn to the legal limit of 1.6mm and are only just acceptable at this time.

Advise slight binding to rear wheels.

Pass 19 Jul 2011 40,649 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2011 40,605 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 28 Feb 2008 33,089 miles

offside front and rear tyres worn to limit

Pass 16 Feb 2007 22,272 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2007 22,272 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2006 15,339 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 PKD is a 2002 BMW M3 in Silver with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 RA02 PKD, 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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RA02 PKD is a 2002 BMW M3, first registered on 16 August 2002.

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