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RE02 WXN

2002 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2024
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

107,425 mi
Last recorded107,425 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2023
Typical for 2002 BMW M377,945 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE02 WXN
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2023 107,425 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rears (5.2.3 (e))

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Pass 6 May 2022 105,354 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2020 100,876 miles

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch all four corners slightly ()

Pass 5 Oct 2019 90,567 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2018 88,123 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2017 87,623 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2016 85,111 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2016 85,111 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint both sides / x2 (2.4.G.2)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides worn badly on inner edges x2 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 May 2015 84,992 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2014 82,487 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 16 Apr 2014 77,832 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 18 Apr 2013 71,680 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 20 Apr 2012 67,163 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Lower Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Apr 2011 62,240 miles

front and rear pads worn and thin

o/s front, o/s rear & n/s rear brake disc pitted.

Fail 19 Apr 2011 62,240 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

o/s front, o/s rear & n/s rear brake disc pitted.

Pass 15 Jan 2010 59,690 miles

automatic headlamp adjuster at o/s/f arm broken

brake pipes coated, not tested

covers fitted to underside, not fully inspected

rear discs covered in surface corrosion

rear tyres getting low

Fail 7 Jan 2010 59,686 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

automatic headlamp adjuster at o/s/f arm broken

brake pipes coated, not tested

covers fitted to underside, not fully inspected

rear discs covered in surface corrosion

rear tyres getting low

Pass 18 Aug 2008 51,365 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear brake discs sone corrosoin

Fail 15 Aug 2008 51,347 miles

Nearside Front An item not tested (Manual)

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear brake discs sone corrosoin

Pass 10 Sep 2007 47,921 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 21 Sep 2006 40,880 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2005 40,009 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 WXN is a 2002 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 RE02 WXN, 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 WXN registered?

RE02 WXN is a 2002 BMW M3, first registered on 3 May 2002.

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