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RL02 ZGY

2002 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2016
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

62,600 mi
Last recorded62,600 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2015
Typical for 2002 BMW M377,945 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRL02 ZGY
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2015 62,600 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2014 57,010 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2013 55,159 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2012 50,594 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2012 50,481 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2010 46,527 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 Aug 2009 41,260 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2009 41,260 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

off side rear tyre wearing badly on inside edge

Pass 28 Jul 2008 36,347 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2007 31,376 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2006 25,326 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2005 17,507 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 ZGY is a 2002 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 RL02 ZGY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RL02 ZGY registered?

RL02 ZGY is a 2002 BMW M3, first registered on 24 July 2002.

Is RL02 ZGY safe to buy?

The MOT history for RL02 ZGY shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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