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SL02 NGY

2002 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2022
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

122,709 mi
Last recorded122,709 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2021
Typical for 2002 BMW M377,945 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL02 NGY
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2021 122,709 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2020 119,358 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 25 Jul 2020 119,299 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Jul 2019 114,211 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2018 110,916 miles

Offside Front brake pipe is slightly corroded

Offside Rear tyre is slightly wearing on the inside edge

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

slight play in steering rackends

slight surface corrosion to various parts and componants of under vehicle ok at time of test

Fail 23 Jul 2018 110,906 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor in various places (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor in various places (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front brake pipe is slightly corroded

Offside Rear tyre is slightly wearing on the inside edge

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

slight play in steering rackends

slight surface corrosion to various parts and componants of under vehicle ok at time of test

Pass 6 Jul 2017 104,503 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2017 104,503 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 1 Aug 2016 98,121 miles

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

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 17 Apr 2015 96,556 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 1 May 2014 92,946 miles

O/S/F metal brake pipe (feed to flexi hose) slightly corroded

front brake discs worn and corroded

front flexi hoses deteriorated

fuel cap seal deteriorated

Fail 25 Apr 2014 92,946 miles

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

Front Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Offside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

O/S/F metal brake pipe (feed to flexi hose) slightly corroded

front brake discs worn and corroded

front flexi hoses deteriorated

fuel cap seal deteriorated

Pass 15 Apr 2013 88,292 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2012 83,289 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 73,639 miles

plastic undertray fitted not allowing full inspection of testable items

Fail 28 Sep 2010 70,685 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

both front tyres are worn on outer edges

Pass 18 Sep 2009 66,059 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2008 52,777 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2007 38,530 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Pass 12 May 2006 24,552 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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SL02 NGY is a 2002 BMW M3 in Black 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 SL02 NGY, 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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SL02 NGY is a 2002 BMW M3, first registered on 30 May 2002.

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