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SW02 VUC

2002 BMW M3

Silver Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

42,577 mi
Last recorded42,577 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2008
Typical for 2002 BMW M377,945 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW02 VUC
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2008 42,577 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2006 29,950 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2006 29,949 miles

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

oil leak at rear diff

Pass 2 Nov 2005 27,440 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2005 27,438 miles

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

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

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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SW02 VUC is a 2002 BMW M3 in Silver with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 SW02 VUC, 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 SW02 VUC registered?

SW02 VUC is a 2002 BMW M3, first registered on 5 August 2002.

Is SW02 VUC safe to buy?

The MOT history for SW02 VUC shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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