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RJ02 UNV

2002 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2022
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

167,477 mi
Last recorded167,477 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2021
Typical for 2002 BMW M377,945 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2021 167,477 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Sep 2021 167,477 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fluid leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2019 163,104 miles

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Oct 2019 163,104 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2018 153,563 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside screen damaged

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

interior mirror discoloured

Fail 21 Sep 2018 153,544 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Non obligatory mirror damaged interior ()

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2017 141,249 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 20 Sep 2017 141,249 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 14 Sep 2016 130,211 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2015 122,901 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2014 115,456 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2013 106,171 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2012 98,249 miles

Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 1 Sep 2011 88,932 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2011 88,509 miles

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

Rear exhaust joins deteriorated/corroded

Pass 28 Aug 2010 79,882 miles

Battery insecure

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 29 Aug 2009 67,578 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Inner 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)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

o/s/f tyre worn outer edge

Pass 17 May 2008 59,381 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2007 50,703 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2006 39,896 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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RJ02 UNV is a 2002 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 UNV, 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 UNV registered?

RJ02 UNV is a 2002 BMW M3, first registered on 31 May 2002.

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