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S2 OHP

2002 BMW M3

Yellow Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2025
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

143,735 mi
Last recorded143,735 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2024
Typical for 2002 BMW M377,945 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS2 OHP
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2002
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2024 143,735 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured All (4.4.3 (a))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 25 Sep 2024 143,730 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm insecurely attached Adjustable arm locking nut insecure (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured All (4.4.3 (a))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 11 Apr 2023 134,267 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge feathering on outer edge of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge feathering on outer edge of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2021 120,445 miles

Both rear outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boots leaking grease

Nearside park brake grabs on

Fail 4 Feb 2021 120,316 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp comes on with side lights (4.5.4 (b))

Both rear outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boots leaking grease

Nearside park brake grabs on

Pass 22 Oct 2019 118,548 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

both rear wheels starting to bind

offside rear meta brake pipe starting to corrode

play in both front steering arms

slight exhasut blow on rear exhaust

Fail 23 Aug 2019 117,817 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (rose bush) and dust cover split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded cross axle (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rose bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

slight play in both steering arms

Pass 31 Aug 2018 117,025 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides rear most bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front tyre sidewall has slight damage

Offside Rear Outer slightly deteriorated

Rear Upper Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Mar 2017 110,914 miles

car been lowered

Pass 14 Mar 2016 103,148 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2015 94,107 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

engine management light is on

exhaust rear silencer exhaust clamp is missing but system is secure

Fail 17 Mar 2015 94,095 miles

Front Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

engine management light is on

exhaust rear silencer exhaust clamp is missing but system is secure

Pass 17 Mar 2014 81,356 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2013 75,016 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 18 Mar 2013 75,016 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Oct 2010 73,544 miles

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 18 Oct 2010 73,544 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Nov 2009 69,341 miles

both front tyres worn on outer edges

tyre monitor light on

Pass 16 Oct 2008 64,043 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2007 54,638 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2007 54,637 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Front registration plate not displaying the postcode of the supplying outlet (6.3.3a)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate not displaying the postcode of the supplying outlet (6.3.3a)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Nov 2006 41,700 miles

o/s/r ,n/s/f ,n/s/r tyres wear on edges.

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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S2 OHP is a 2002 BMW M3 in Yellow with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 S2 OHP, 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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S2 OHP is a 2002 BMW M3, first registered on 19 March 2002.

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