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SM02 SYO

2002 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

126,297 mi
Last recorded126,297 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2018
Typical for 2002 BMW M377,945 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM02 SYO
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2018 126,297 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear section of both front to rears undersealed (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted rim of alloy wheel (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play inner front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre on inner shoulder of tyre ()

Pass 14 Sep 2017 118,201 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear brake pipes undersealed

Pass 4 Jul 2016 115,379 miles

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

Fail 4 Jul 2016 115,375 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 Jul 2015 111,935 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

tyre pressure warning lamp illuminated

Fail 30 Jun 2015 111,922 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear number plate loose but not likely to fall off

tyre pressure warning lamp illuminated

Pass 29 May 2014 107,433 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 29 May 2014 107,433 miles

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a failure in the system (2.3.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Jun 2013 101,859 miles
Pass 8 May 2012 99,491 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2010 97,283 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2009 96,068 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 Oct 2009 96,068 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2008 89,713 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

slight damage on n/s/f tyre sidewall

Pass 4 Jul 2007 82,255 miles

could not check all brake pipes . due to under body covers

Pass 26 May 2006 65,548 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2006 65,068 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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SM02 SYO is a 2002 BMW M3 in Black 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 SM02 SYO, 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 SM02 SYO registered?

SM02 SYO is a 2002 BMW M3, first registered on 11 July 2002.

Is SM02 SYO safe to buy?

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