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RUI 8143

2002 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2024
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

108,008 mi
Last recorded108,008 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2023
Typical for 2002 BMW M377,945 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRUI 8143
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2023 108,008 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Apr 2021 106,909 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2019 106,187 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2018 105,000 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2016 102,714 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2015 99,464 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2014 96,434 miles
Pass 8 May 2013 95,151 miles
Pass 4 May 2012 86,644 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 18 May 2011 73,032 miles
Fail 17 May 2011 72,974 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 May 2010 56,986 miles
Fail 13 May 2010 56,986 miles

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

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

Pass 14 May 2009 36,815 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2008 33,062 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2006 23,512 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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RUI 8143 is a 2002 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 RUI 8143, 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 RUI 8143 registered?

RUI 8143 is a 2002 BMW M3, first registered on 27 June 2002.

Is RUI 8143 safe to buy?

The MOT history for RUI 8143 shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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