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SL02 NXE

2002 BMW M3

Silver Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

123,462 mi
Last recorded123,462 miles
Recorded on24 May 2018
Typical for 2002 BMW M377,945 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL02 NXE
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 May 2018 123,462 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2017 117,490 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box (7.1.2)

engine cover fitted

sill covers fitted

under tray fitted

Pass 25 Mar 2016 111,034 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2015 108,588 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2014 102,485 miles

Fuel cap seal deteriorated

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

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

Fail 29 Mar 2014 102,355 miles

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

Fuel cap seal deteriorated

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2013 96,781 miles

n/s/f tyre wearing on both shoulders/ bald patch on inner edge

o/s/f tyre wearing inner shoulder

Pass 17 Nov 2011 95,851 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2011 95,828 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2010 93,717 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2009 90,984 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2008 88,958 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2008 88,958 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Nov 2007 82,980 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2006 63,015 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2006 63,000 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2005 48,148 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 NXE is a 2002 BMW M3 in Silver with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 NXE, 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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What year was SL02 NXE registered?

SL02 NXE is a 2002 BMW M3, first registered on 7 August 2002.

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The MOT history for SL02 NXE shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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