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RG02 RWE

2002 BMW M3

Grey Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2022
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

150,171 mi
Last recorded150,171 miles
Recorded on28 May 2021
Typical for 2002 BMW M377,945 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRG02 RWE
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 May 2021 150,171 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2020 148,867 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2018 145,301 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2017 137,162 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2016 128,111 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2015 118,226 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Aug 2014 111,668 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2014 111,639 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2013 109,491 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2012 105,649 miles

Bolts missing from centre exhaust (after cat)

Exhaust back box joint corroded

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

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

O/s/f tyre worn on edges 225/40R19 93Y XL

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

height sensor for headlight auto level in o/s/f wheel arch damaged

Pass 15 Aug 2011 96,284 miles

front brake discs slightly worn

n/s/r brake pipe corroded and just acceptable

o/s/r brake pipe not inspected due to very heavily greased

rear exhaust joint clamp fractured but system secure and not leaking

various underbody covers fitted

very minor chips in windscreen

Fail 14 Aug 2011 96,274 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

front brake discs slightly worn

n/s/r brake pipe corroded and just acceptable

o/s/r brake pipe not inspected due to very heavily greased

rear exhaust joint clamp fractured but system secure and not leaking

various underbody covers fitted

very minor chips in windscreen

Pass 11 Aug 2010 91,813 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2009 89,639 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2008 87,711 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2007 85,310 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2007 85,309 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 25 Aug 2006 77,984 miles

all brake disces worn

tyre deflator monitor light on

Fail 22 Aug 2006 76,984 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 1 Aug 2005 62,420 miles

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

slight play in steering rack

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 RWE is a 2002 BMW M3 in Grey with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 RG02 RWE, 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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RG02 RWE is a 2002 BMW M3, first registered on 30 July 2002.

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