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RG51 AMU

2002 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

94,512 mi
Last recorded94,512 miles
Recorded on9 May 2019
Typical for 2002 BMW M377,945 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRG51 AMU
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 May 2019 94,512 miles
Pass 4 May 2018 93,608 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2017 141,800 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2015 141,039 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2014 140,512 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 Feb 2014 140,512 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Mar 2013 127,738 miles

osr and nsr tyres apoproaching legal limit\rear brake discsworn scored pitted and corroded\diff has a misting of oil\nsf mirror

Fail 14 Mar 2013 127,738 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

osr and nsr tyres approaching legal limit\minor leak at rear exhaust clamps and partially incomplete\security of osf suspension level device\rear brake discs worn scored pitted and corroded\rear diff has a misting of oil\nsf mirror

Pass 19 Jul 2012 130,821 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2011 126,922 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2011 126,922 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 5 Aug 2010 123,989 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2009 121,071 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2008 113,507 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2008 113,269 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2007 96,949 miles

rear tyres are close to the legal limet. will need replaceing soon.

Pass 22 Mar 2006 78,703 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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RG51 AMU is a 2002 BMW M3 in Blue 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 RG51 AMU, 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 RG51 AMU registered?

RG51 AMU is a 2002 BMW M3, first registered on 4 January 2002.

Is RG51 AMU safe to buy?

The MOT history for RG51 AMU shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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