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T12 SCL

2002 BMW M3

Grey Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2022
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

127,268 mi
Last recorded127,268 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2021
Typical for 2002 BMW M377,945 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT12 SCL
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2021 127,268 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Windscreen has minor damaged within zone A

Fail 7 Sep 2021 127,267 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Windscreen has minor damaged within zone A

Pass 13 Oct 2017 122,723 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2016 118,984 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2015 108,762 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2014 103,214 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Oct 2013 98,357 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 7 May 2013 93,999 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 May 2013 93,999 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Jul 2012 89,366 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 83,133 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2009 70,879 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2009 70,845 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Front registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Rear registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Pass 18 Aug 2008 59,188 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2007 50,231 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2006 30,040 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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T12 SCL is a 2002 BMW M3 in Grey with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 T12 SCL, 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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T12 SCL is a 2002 BMW M3, first registered on 23 July 2002.

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