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RE02 SVG

2002 BMW M3

Silver Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

83,002 mi
Last recorded83,002 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2015
Typical for 2002 BMW M377,945 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE02 SVG
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2015 83,002 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2014 77,597 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

covers fitted to both sills

off side rear light lenes cracked but ok

Fail 17 Mar 2014 77,597 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

covers fitted to both sills

off side rear light lenes cracked but ok

Pass 20 Mar 2013 76,069 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

engine has undertray fitted not allowing full inspection of components

off side front tyre tread cracking

rear wheels smaller than front

Fail 13 Mar 2013 76,050 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

engine has undertray fitted not allowing full inspection of components

off side front tyre tread cracking

rear wheels smaller than front

Pass 21 Mar 2012 71,420 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 66,960 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2010 62,657 miles

n/s/r & o/s/r tyres are worn on the outer edges

Pass 19 Mar 2009 57,176 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

oil leak at n/s drive shaft oil seal

Pass 1 Apr 2008 51,569 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2007 46,607 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2006 42,491 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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RE02 SVG is a 2002 BMW M3 in Silver with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 RE02 SVG, 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 RE02 SVG registered?

RE02 SVG is a 2002 BMW M3, first registered on 28 March 2002.

Is RE02 SVG safe to buy?

The MOT history for RE02 SVG shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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