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UUU 3

2002 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2024
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

69,427 mi
Last recorded69,427 miles
Recorded on28 Dec 2024
Typical for 2002 BMW M377,945 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUUU 3
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Fail 28 Dec 2024 69,427 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front brake back plate loose, slight damage but secure

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2023 68,993 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2023 68,993 miles

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

Fail 7 Sep 2023 68,987 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Pass 19 Aug 2022 67,426 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2022 67,426 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 20 Aug 2021 64,503 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2020 63,589 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2020 63,578 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

offside front fog lamp damaged

Pass 18 Aug 2017 61,938 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2017 61,938 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2015 54,551 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

Fail 17 Aug 2015 54,551 miles

Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 29 Oct 2014 52,492 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both door mirrors glass starting to deteriorate

both front disc backing plates broken at top mounts

both front tyres wearing on edges

offside rear cv gaiter evidence of grease leak (no damage found to gaiter)

Fail 22 Oct 2014 52,414 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both door mirrors glass starting to deteriorate

both front disc backing plates broken at top mounts

both front tyres wearing on edges

offside rear cv gaiter evidence of grease leak (no damage found to gaiter)

Pass 22 Oct 2013 49,615 miles

Near side rear parking brake slightly low effort.

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Fail 22 Oct 2013 49,615 miles

Offside Outer Rear Brake lining(s) insecure (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Near side rear parking brake slightly low effort.

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 29 Oct 2012 44,637 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2011 35,518 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2011 35,518 miles

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

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 22 Feb 2011 34,135 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2011 33,995 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2010 31,639 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2009 27,909 miles

advise rear metal brake pipes slightly pitted advise o/side front height adjuster insecure

Pass 14 Feb 2008 24,123 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2007 20,539 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2006 15,884 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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UUU 3 is a 2002 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.

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 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 UUU 3, 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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UUU 3 is a 2002 BMW M3, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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