MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
118,904 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Central Rear brake pipe slightly corroded
Offside Front brake pipe very slightly corroded OSF front b\p to flexy
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
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
Rear axle diff pinion seal leaking
bonnet secondary catch inoperative
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
Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
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)
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
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
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
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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)
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?
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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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