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SJ02 ZTS

2002 BMW M3

Silver Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

107,705 mi
Last recorded107,705 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2013
Typical for 2002 BMW M377,945 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ02 ZTS
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2013 107,705 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2012 95,446 miles

Car has been modifyed.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Jan 2011 78,823 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2011 78,815 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 29 Oct 2009 66,412 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2009 60,593 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2008 53,385 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2007 48,013 miles

advise both front tyres wearing at outer edges/ advise tracking

advise both rear tyres wearing at outer edges

advise lip on front disc

Fail 20 Sep 2006 64,082 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 20 Sep 2006 64,082 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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SJ02 ZTS is a 2002 BMW M3 in Silver with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 SJ02 ZTS, 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 SJ02 ZTS registered?

SJ02 ZTS is a 2002 BMW M3, first registered on 29 March 2002.

Is SJ02 ZTS safe to buy?

The MOT history for SJ02 ZTS shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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