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S3 XCM

2002 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2024
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

99,211 mi
Last recorded99,211 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2023
Typical for 2002 BMW M377,945 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS3 XCM
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2023 99,211 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2022 99,207 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2020 98,999 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2019 98,061 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2018 96,838 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2017 96,175 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

slight play in o/s/r lower rose bush

slight play n/s/r lower rose bush

Pass 23 Apr 2016 95,843 miles
Pass 1 May 2015 88,024 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

rear diff leak

Fail 29 Apr 2015 88,024 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

rear diff leak

Pass 22 Nov 2013 80,627 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2013 80,627 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

osr tire is very worn on the inside edge.

Pass 6 Dec 2012 75,190 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2012 72,856 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2011 68,566 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2010 68,264 miles

Oil leak

Fail 2 Jul 2010 68,263 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

rear brake discs corrodded

Pass 11 Nov 2008 65,641 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2007 59,630 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2006 54,327 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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S3 XCM is a 2002 BMW M3 in Blue with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 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 S3 XCM, 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 S3 XCM registered?

S3 XCM is a 2002 BMW M3, first registered on 10 February 2002.

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