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RG02 PYA

2002 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

95,670 mi
Last recorded95,670 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2019
Typical for 2002 BMW M377,945 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRG02 PYA
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2019 95,670 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2019 95,622 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 May 2018 93,052 miles
Pass 27 May 2017 91,425 miles
Pass 19 May 2016 87,976 miles
Pass 16 May 2015 85,132 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2014 82,300 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)

Fail 17 May 2014 82,194 miles

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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 11 May 2013 79,835 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)

Fail 11 May 2012 75,934 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

exhaust system weak

fuel cap seal cracking

sill covers fitted

under body covers fitted

Pass 11 May 2012 75,934 miles

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

exhaust system weak

fuel cap seal cracking

sill covers fitted

under body covers fitted

Pass 19 May 2011 72,846 miles
Fail 18 May 2011 72,846 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Pass 22 Jan 2010 57,769 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2008 46,154 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2007 41,049 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2006 32,953 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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RG02 PYA is a 2002 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 RG02 PYA, 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 RG02 PYA registered?

RG02 PYA is a 2002 BMW M3, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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