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V55 BYE

2002 BMW M3

Silver Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2022
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

138,489 mi
Last recorded138,489 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2021
Typical for 2002 BMW M377,945 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV55 BYE
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2021 138,489 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2020 138,034 miles
Pass 25 May 2019 135,791 miles
Pass 21 May 2018 133,739 miles

Fuel cap seal perished

Grease escaping from offside rear outer constant velocity gaiter

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Parking brake only just reached required efficiency

Fail 21 May 2018 133,739 miles

Fuel cap seal perished

Grease escaping from offside rear outer constant velocity gaiter

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Parking brake only just reached required efficiency

Pass 20 Apr 2017 131,108 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2016 130,287 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2015 123,595 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 30 Jan 2014 115,151 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 30 Jan 2014 115,151 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2013 106,996 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2012 99,902 miles

o/s & n/s front tyres cracking up on outer edges

Pass 29 Sep 2010 93,928 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Fail 25 Sep 2010 93,910 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 29 Sep 2009 92,087 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2008 82,683 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2007 77,434 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2006 76,259 miles

rubbing noise from n.s.r. wheel

slight wear front discs and rear pads worn

Pass 21 Mar 2006 74,165 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2006 74,165 miles

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

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

Front brake discs low.

Rear brake pads low.

Screw in N/S/R tyre tread.

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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V55 BYE is a 2002 BMW M3 in Silver with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 V55 BYE, 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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V55 BYE is a 2002 BMW M3, first registered on 4 March 2002.

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