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V12 RAH

2002 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2024
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

93,775 mi
Last recorded93,775 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2023
Typical for 2002 BMW M377,945 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV12 RAH
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2023 93,775 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2020 92,781 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2020 92,780 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2015 91,800 miles

Oil leak

Pass 12 Jun 2014 90,726 miles

Oil leak

Pass 6 Jun 2013 89,176 miles
Fail 23 May 2013 89,103 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2011 86,903 miles
Pass 28 May 2010 82,999 miles

both front tyres low tread and worn on edges

Pass 16 Jun 2009 76,585 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2008 65,006 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2008 65,006 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2007 43,872 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2006 41,059 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2006 33,897 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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V12 RAH is a 2002 BMW M3 in Blue with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 V12 RAH, 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 V12 RAH registered?

V12 RAH is a 2002 BMW M3, first registered on 5 July 2002.

Is V12 RAH safe to buy?

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