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SB02 SPY

2002 BMW M3

Grey Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2025
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

118,904 mi
Last recorded118,904 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2024
Typical for 2002 BMW M377,945 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB02 SPY
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2024 118,904 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2023 117,669 miles
Pass 18 May 2022 114,386 miles

Central Rear brake pipe slightly corroded

Offside Front brake pipe very slightly corroded OSF front b\p to flexy

Fail 18 May 2022 114,386 miles

Central Rear brake pipe slightly corroded

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front brake pipe very slightly corroded OSF front b\p to flexy

Pass 21 Apr 2021 112,337 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2019 107,453 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear diff seal leaking

Pass 30 Apr 2018 103,345 miles
Pass 26 May 2017 98,479 miles

Rear axle diff pinion seal leaking

bonnet secondary catch inoperative

Fail 24 May 2017 98,479 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear exhaust pipe to silencer securing clamps disintergrated due to corrosion

Rear axle diff pinion seal leaking

bonnet secondary catch inoperative

Pass 20 May 2016 95,127 miles

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 18 May 2016 95,125 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 16 Apr 2015 91,010 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

fuel cap seal perished slightly

offside front tyre has small cuts in sidewall- no cords visible

Fail 14 Apr 2015 91,010 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

fuel cap seal perished slightly

offside front tyre has small cuts in sidewall- no cords visible

Pass 8 Apr 2014 86,752 miles

fuel cap sealing washer perished slightly

offside front tyre has small cuts in tread shoulders and a cut in inner sidewall - no cords visible

rear exhaust clamp deteriorated

Pass 2 Apr 2013 81,935 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2012 76,946 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2011 73,310 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2011 73,307 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

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

Pass 23 Mar 2011 72,309 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2010 68,836 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2009 65,295 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2008 63,133 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2007 60,096 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2006 55,716 miles

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

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

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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SB02 SPY is a 2002 BMW M3 in Grey with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 SB02 SPY, 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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SB02 SPY is a 2002 BMW M3, first registered on 15 April 2002.

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