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SN02 ZBA

2002 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2019
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

116,279 mi
Last recorded116,279 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2018
Typical for 2002 BMW M377,945 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2018 116,279 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2017 114,469 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2016 106,777 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2016 106,777 miles

Front Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Pass 7 Sep 2015 98,662 miles

Fuel cap sealing washer deteriorated

High level brake light disconnected

Play in steering rack inner joints

Fail 4 Sep 2015 98,660 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working high level (1.2.1b)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fuel cap sealing washer deteriorated

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

Play in steering rack inner joints

Pass 26 Aug 2014 92,066 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust clamps at rear silencer corroded

Outer sill covers fitted

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Oct 2013 86,877 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Rear exhaust clamps heavily corroded

Pass 28 Sep 2012 80,277 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2012 80,277 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2011 71,415 miles

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

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

Pass 14 May 2010 57,948 miles
Fail 14 May 2010 57,948 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 15 May 2009 41,838 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 39,516 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2007 34,638 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2006 24,432 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2006
Fail 30 Mar 2006 22,863 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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 ZBA is a 2002 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 SN02 ZBA, 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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SN02 ZBA is a 2002 BMW M3, first registered on 23 April 2002.

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