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RL02 FJD

2002 BMW M3

Silver Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

134,416 mi
Last recorded134,416 miles
Recorded on20 May 2017
Typical for 2002 BMW M377,945 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRL02 FJD
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 May 2017 134,416 miles

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

n/s/r and o/s/f wings corroding

Fail 8 May 2017 134,416 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion wheel arch corroded and holed (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor area (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

n/s/r and o/s/f wings corroding

Pass 30 Sep 2015 133,236 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 18 Mar 2014 121,320 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 29 Jan 2013 125,584 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake pad light on

mot under wet conditions

Fail 23 Jan 2013 125,569 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake pad light on

mot under wet conditions

Pass 23 Jan 2012 118,500 miles

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

n/s/f disc pitted

n/s/f tyre worn on inside edge

n/s/r disc pitted

o/s/f disc pitted

o/s/f tyre worn on inside edge

o/s/r disc pitted

Pass 19 Jan 2011 109,258 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2009 90,866 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2008 82,229 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2008 82,229 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2007 73,289 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2007 73,289 miles

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

Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 21 Oct 2006 65,369 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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RL02 FJD is a 2002 BMW M3 in Silver with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 RL02 FJD, 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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RL02 FJD is a 2002 BMW M3, first registered on 30 July 2002.

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