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V6 AUL

2002 BMW M3

White Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2025
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

116,262 mi
Last recorded116,262 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2024
Typical for 2002 BMW M377,945 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV6 AUL
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2024 116,262 miles

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

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

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

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))

Pass 16 Jul 2020 116,066 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 4 Jul 2020 116,066 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect dip beam (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 28 Jan 2019 113,102 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2018 112,018 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2017 110,460 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2016 100,684 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2016 100,684 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Mar 2015 96,877 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Mar 2014 95,107 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front reg plate holder is loose.

Pass 26 Feb 2013 93,636 miles

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Dec 2011 90,285 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2011 85,051 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2011 85,051 miles

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

front headlight adjuster on lower suspension arm broken

Pass 12 Jan 2010 75,456 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2009 66,193 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2008 59,478 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2007 50,619 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2006 43,736 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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V6 AUL is a 2002 BMW M3 in White with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 V6 AUL, 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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V6 AUL is a 2002 BMW M3, first registered on 6 November 2002.

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