MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
126,297 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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 ()
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
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
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)
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
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
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
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
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
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
could not check all brake pipes . due to under body covers
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
How Reliable is the BMW M3?
Based on 440,678 MOT tests across 34,038 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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?
The MOT history for SM02 SYO 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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