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SO02 FSP

2002 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2016
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

88,302 mi
Last recorded88,302 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2015
Typical for 2002 BMW M377,945 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO02 FSP
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2015 88,302 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2014 85,000 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2013 81,468 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2012 77,158 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2011 74,735 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Jun 2011 74,735 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2010 68,862 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2009 61,888 miles

advise o/s/f suspension sensor lever broken

Pass 18 Jun 2008 51,096 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2008 51,027 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2007 41,043 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2006 37,656 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2006 73,257 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 15 May 2006 36,825 miles
Fail 12 May 2006 36,824 miles

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

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 26 Oct 2005 33,562 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2005 62,504 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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SO02 FSP is a 2002 BMW M3 in Blue 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 SO02 FSP, 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 SO02 FSP registered?

SO02 FSP is a 2002 BMW M3, first registered on 19 July 2002.

Is SO02 FSP safe to buy?

The MOT history for SO02 FSP 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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