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S50 ENE

2002 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2024
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

98,863 mi
Last recorded98,863 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2023
Typical for 2002 BMW M377,945 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS50 ENE
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2023 98,863 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2020 98,837 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2018 98,568 miles
Pass 27 May 2017 97,139 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2016 95,288 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2015 93,774 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2014 90,446 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2013 89,284 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2012 87,994 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2010 85,852 miles

both rear tyres wearing close to wear indicators

brake fluid getting low

front brake discs wearing

under body cover fitted

Pass 4 Jan 2010 77,962 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

engine light on

underbody covers fitted

Fail 31 Dec 2009 77,877 miles

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

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

engine light on

underbody covers fitted

Pass 22 Dec 2008 70,542 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

nearside front tyre worn on both edges

offside front tyre outer edge slightly worn

Pass 8 Dec 2007 60,529 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2006 54,130 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2005 46,621 miles
Pass 31 May 2005 42,274 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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S50 ENE is a 2002 BMW M3 in Blue with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 S50 ENE, 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 S50 ENE registered?

S50 ENE is a 2002 BMW M3, first registered on 15 February 2002.

Is S50 ENE safe to buy?

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