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TW02 BMW

2002 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2023
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

74,209 mi
Last recorded74,209 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2022
Typical for 2002 BMW M377,945 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTW02 BMW
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2022 74,209 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2019 74,136 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2014 127,993 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2013 119,175 miles

Rear brake pipes have been cleaned up, all now look ok however they have been greased not allowing full inspection

Slight play detected at both rear road wheels

Fail 19 Mar 2013 119,075 miles

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

Slight play detected at both rear road wheels

Pass 26 Mar 2012 114,997 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2011 109,163 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2009 104,280 miles

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

Fail 2 Sep 2009 104,229 miles

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

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

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

Airbag light on

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

Pass 21 Jul 2008 77,070 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Jul 2008 77,070 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 17 Aug 2007 70,429 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2006 62,320 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)

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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TW02 BMW is a 2002 BMW M3 in Blue with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 TW02 BMW, 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 TW02 BMW registered?

TW02 BMW is a 2002 BMW M3, first registered on 1 March 2002.

Is TW02 BMW safe to buy?

The MOT history for TW02 BMW shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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