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S14 CTX

2002 BMW M3

Grey Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

131,013 mi
Last recorded131,013 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2017
Typical for 2002 BMW M377,945 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS14 CTX
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2017 131,013 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit rear tyres 2-2.5 mm (4.1.E.1)

undertray fitted

Pass 16 Sep 2016 130,732 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2016 130,723 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 1 Mar 2016 130,667 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front suspension height sensor detatched

Nearside Front cuts in sidewall

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

covers and undertrays preventing full inspection of certain items

Pass 7 Feb 2014 129,994 miles

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

Oil leak

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 3 Feb 2014 129,994 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Oil leak

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Nov 2012 127,463 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

air bag light on

coolant light on

Pass 13 Sep 2011 114,544 miles

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

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

slight corrosion to n/s/r and o/s/r metal brake pipes.

Pass 30 Jun 2010 105,024 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Jul 2009 99,010 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2008 80,404 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2007 63,571 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2007 63,566 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Jul 2006 51,604 miles

both rear tyres starting to wear on inside edge.

small tear in tyre sidewall on n/s/f.

small tear in tyre sidewall on n/s/r

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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S14 CTX is a 2002 BMW M3 in Grey with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 S14 CTX, 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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S14 CTX is a 2002 BMW M3, first registered on 1 September 2002.

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