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RD02 DVO

2002 BMW M3

Silver Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2025
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

68,351 mi
Last recorded68,351 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2024
Typical for 2002 BMW M377,945 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRD02 DVO
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2024 68,351 miles
Pass 27 May 2023 68,201 miles
Pass 28 May 2022 67,738 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2021 67,074 miles

Under-Trays fitted obscuring some underside components.

Pass 27 May 2020 66,623 miles

Under-Trays fitted obscuring some underside components.

Pass 29 Sep 2018 65,697 miles

Under-Trays fitted obscuring some underside components.

Pass 22 Jul 2017 63,939 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2016 63,030 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2015 61,279 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2015 61,279 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Apr 2014 59,389 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 14 Mar 2013 57,513 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2013 57,513 miles

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5)

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

off side rear coil spring extreme end broken,

Pass 6 Oct 2011 55,502 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2010 52,434 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2009 49,529 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2008 42,836 miles

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

offside front level switch link bar mounting broken

Pass 11 Apr 2007 29,764 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2007 29,760 miles

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5)

Pass 10 Apr 2006 24,445 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)

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

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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RD02 DVO is a 2002 BMW M3 in Silver with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 RD02 DVO, 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 RD02 DVO registered?

RD02 DVO is a 2002 BMW M3, first registered on 11 April 2002.

Is RD02 DVO safe to buy?

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