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RX02 BZA

2002 BMW M3

Red Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

113,861 mi
Last recorded113,861 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2020
Typical for 2002 BMW M377,945 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX02 BZA
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2020 113,861 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 Aug 2018 113,023 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears over tank (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Aug 2017 111,264 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rears at the rear (3.6.B.2c)

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)

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

Pass 2 Jul 2016 106,638 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush hub bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear been covered in think grease (3.6.B.2c)

both front tyres worn on inside and outside edges

Pass 22 Jun 2015 102,450 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2015 102,450 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 Jun 2014 96,482 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2013 92,908 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Sep 2012 90,020 miles

Headlamp height regulator on suspension, broken. (Front).

Fail 15 Sep 2012 90,020 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Headlamp height regulator on suspension, broken. (Front).

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Aug 2011 85,117 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2011 85,117 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

headlamp adjuster rod bracket for self levelling system broken

n/s/r tyre outer edge scrubbing outside mid 3/4

o/s/r tyre outer edge scrubbing outside mid 3/4

Pass 13 Sep 2010 81,223 miles

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

slight damage to n/s/f tyre

Pass 12 Sep 2009 77,755 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2008 74,681 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 20 Dec 2008 74,681 miles

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

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 23 Oct 2007 70,572 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2006 63,653 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2006 58,492 miles

225/40zr19 front and 255/35zr19 on rear

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

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

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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RX02 BZA is a 2002 BMW M3 in Red with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 RX02 BZA, 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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RX02 BZA is a 2002 BMW M3, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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