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S700 ECT

2002 BMW M3

Silver Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2021
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

137,506 mi
Last recorded137,506 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2019
Typical for 2002 BMW M377,945 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS700 ECT
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2019 137,506 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FRONT TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 Jul 2018 135,906 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Jul 2017 132,724 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2016 129,014 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2015 128,205 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2013 121,410 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2012 118,433 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2012 118,433 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 8 Sep 2011 112,483 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2010 102,814 miles

chips in windscreen

nearside front tyre appoaching wearbars

Pass 3 Sep 2009 92,794 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2008 80,082 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2007 77,009 miles

Nearside Outer Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 13 Jul 2007 70,146 miles

Nearside Outer Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 17 Jun 2006 70,348 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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S700 ECT is a 2002 BMW M3 in Silver with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 S700 ECT, 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 S700 ECT registered?

S700 ECT is a 2002 BMW M3, first registered on 5 June 2002.

Is S700 ECT safe to buy?

The MOT history for S700 ECT shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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