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RJ02 SRX

2002 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2013
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

89,124 mi
Last recorded89,124 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2012
Typical for 2002 BMW M377,945 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ02 SRX
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2012 89,124 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2011 89,121 miles

Bonnet retaining device excessively deteriorated (8.4.2)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

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

Rear registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Dec 2010 87,289 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2010 87,289 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 1 Dec 2009 80,771 miles

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

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

front discs worn

near side+off side sill covers fitted

under body covers fitted

Pass 16 Jun 2008 73,150 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 10 May 2007 38,381 miles
Pass 5 May 2006 30,235 miles
Fail 4 May 2006 30,235 miles

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

Rear 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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RJ02 SRX is a 2002 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 RJ02 SRX, 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 RJ02 SRX registered?

RJ02 SRX is a 2002 BMW M3, first registered on 24 May 2002.

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