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S10 TCD

2002 BMW M3

Silver Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

96,951 mi
Last recorded96,951 miles
Recorded on11 May 2011
Typical for 2002 BMW M377,945 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS10 TCD
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 May 2011 96,951 miles
Fail 11 May 2011 96,951 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 7 May 2010 89,305 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2010 89,045 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

o/s/f leveling valve linkage brocken

Pass 15 May 2009 80,588 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2008 61,767 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2007 36,657 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2006 26,113 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2006 26,113 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

Offside Front 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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S10 TCD is a 2002 BMW M3 in Silver with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 S10 TCD, 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 S10 TCD registered?

S10 TCD is a 2002 BMW M3, first registered on 21 February 2002.

Is S10 TCD safe to buy?

The MOT history for S10 TCD shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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