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RN02 VXA

2002 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

45,706 mi
Last recorded45,706 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2012
Typical for 2002 BMW M377,945 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRN02 VXA
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2012 45,706 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2011 41,102 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2010 35,496 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Fail 1 Feb 2010 35,495 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

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

Offside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 2 Mar 2009 34,200 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2007 33,383 miles

Offside Rear Lower Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 22 Nov 2007 33,383 miles

Front Lower Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Lower Suspension has inadequate clearance with the chassis (2.4.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Upper Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 15 Jul 2006 32,205 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2006 32,205 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Jul 2005 31,262 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2005 31,262 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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RN02 VXA is a 2002 BMW M3 in Blue with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 RN02 VXA, 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 RN02 VXA registered?

RN02 VXA is a 2002 BMW M3, first registered on 28 June 2002.

Is RN02 VXA safe to buy?

The MOT history for RN02 VXA shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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