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SE02 VPM

2002 BMW M3

Silver Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2025
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

70,706 mi
Last recorded70,706 miles
Recorded on14 May 2024
Typical for 2002 BMW M377,945 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSE02 VPM
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 May 2024 70,706 miles

underside of vehicle covered in underseal,not allowing for full inspection of components.

Pass 20 Aug 2022 69,180 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2022 69,177 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 30 May 2021 68,799 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 3 Oct 2018 67,547 miles

Service Brake Noisy

Pass 13 May 2016 64,274 miles
Pass 8 May 2015 58,404 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2015 58,371 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 2 May 2014 52,973 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2014 52,755 miles

Front Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Pass 30 Apr 2013 50,672 miles
Pass 28 May 2012 48,529 miles

advise rear parts of 2x main brake pipes been replaced

Fail 22 May 2012 48,525 miles

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

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

Pass 26 May 2011 46,914 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2010 45,145 miles

advise slight corrosion to rear parts of main brake pipes

Pass 5 Jun 2009 42,692 miles
Pass 30 May 2008 39,872 miles

advise new suspension arm fitted to n/s/f

wear out vwith 3/4 tread breadth o/s/f n/s/f tyrte

wear out with 3/4 tread breadth o/s/r n/s/r tyre

Fail 26 May 2008 39,860 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

wear out vwith 3/4 tread breadth o/s/f n/s/f tyrte

wear out with 3/4 tread breadth o/s/r n/s/r tyre

Pass 24 May 2007 36,131 miles
Pass 31 May 2006 34,286 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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SE02 VPM is a 2002 BMW M3 in Silver with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 SE02 VPM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SE02 VPM registered?

SE02 VPM is a 2002 BMW M3, first registered on 29 May 2002.

Is SE02 VPM safe to buy?

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