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SN02 TEW

2002 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2019
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

142,789 mi
Last recorded142,789 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2018
Typical for 2002 BMW M377,945 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN02 TEW
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2018 142,789 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

fueltank cap slightly seal slightly deteriorated

Pass 28 Feb 2017 140,104 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2016 134,023 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2015 129,124 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 19 Jun 2015 129,124 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 5 Jun 2014 118,496 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2013 108,692 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2012 97,009 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 14 Jul 2011 84,916 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2010 74,948 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2009 62,086 miles

Nearside brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 3 Jun 2008 50,176 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2007 39,706 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2007 39,706 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2006 33,386 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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SN02 TEW is a 2002 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 SN02 TEW, 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 SN02 TEW registered?

SN02 TEW is a 2002 BMW M3, first registered on 7 June 2002.

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The MOT history for SN02 TEW shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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