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RF02 OEO

2002 BMW M3

Silver Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2025
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

140,870 mi
Last recorded140,870 miles
Recorded on29 Feb 2024
Typical for 2002 BMW M377,945 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF02 OEO
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 29 Feb 2024 140,870 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Feb 2024 140,856 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative Sensor link broken at OSF suspension (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2023 136,538 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 25 Feb 2022 130,730 miles

Suspect headlamp self levelling not working, Ride height sensor broken off front suspension

Fail 25 Feb 2022 130,730 miles

Central Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system Front to rear pipe under floor (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Suspect headlamp self levelling not working, Ride height sensor broken off front suspension

Fail 8 Feb 2022 130,660 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Power steering component leaking from around inner rack boots (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted also chaffed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2021 126,037 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

play in rear diff

Fail 3 Feb 2021 126,037 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

play in rear diff

Pass 25 Feb 2020 123,666 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Jan 2020 123,661 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.5.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2018 123,498 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Oct 2018 123,487 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2017 121,022 miles

Engine light on

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

Nearside Front 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)

Fail 2 Oct 2017 121,014 miles

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

Engine light on

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

Nearside Front 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)

Pass 24 Oct 2016 119,101 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2015 112,476 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit o/s rear (4.1.E.1)

o/s and n/s fronttyres wearing on inner egdes

Pass 21 Aug 2014 103,853 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2013 94,290 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Sep 2012 84,124 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2011 73,855 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 18 Aug 2010 65,060 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2009 58,868 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 Sep 2009 58,868 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2008 49,434 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2007 40,117 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2007 39,775 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2007 39,754 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 5 May 2006 30,601 miles
Fail 4 May 2006 30,597 miles

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

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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RF02 OEO is a 2002 BMW M3 in Silver with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 RF02 OEO, 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 RF02 OEO registered?

RF02 OEO is a 2002 BMW M3, first registered on 3 May 2002.

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