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ST02 VSZ

2002 BMW M3

Silver Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2019
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

121,244 mi
Last recorded121,244 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2018
Typical for 2002 BMW M377,945 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST02 VSZ
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2018 121,244 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2016 119,055 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush slight play in D bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush slight play in D bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 15 Dec 2016 119,055 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush slight play in D bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush slight play in D bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 27 Nov 2015 116,720 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2014 111,978 miles

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 9 Nov 2013 105,541 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 29 Nov 2012 98,819 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside front suspension height sensor broken

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 29 Nov 2012 98,819 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside front suspension height sensor broken

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Feb 2012 83,845 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2012 83,837 miles

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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)

battery light on

tyre pressure light on

Pass 31 May 2011 83,104 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 25 May 2011 83,104 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 12 Jan 2011 80,363 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2011 80,363 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 19 Feb 2010 67,162 miles

auto headlamp aim adjuster not connected to suspension

rear exhaust clamp needs replaceing[rear box]

Fail 17 Feb 2010 67,138 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

auto headlamp aim adjuster not connected to suspension

rear exhaust clamp needs replaceing[rear box]

Pass 10 Feb 2009 60,644 miles

cut in o/s/r sidewall

Fail 7 Feb 2008 55,194 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Pass 7 Feb 2008 55,194 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2007 50,815 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2007 50,815 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 Jun 2006 43,329 miles
Fail 24 May 2006 43,329 miles

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

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

o/s/f fog light damaged

Pass 16 Dec 2005 32,688 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2005 32,688 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2005 28,828 miles

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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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ST02 VSZ is a 2002 BMW M3 in Silver with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 ST02 VSZ, 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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ST02 VSZ is a 2002 BMW M3, first registered on 30 July 2002.

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