MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
140,771 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
park brake slightly binding
engine oil leak
nearside front tyre worn on inner edge
nearside rear tyre worn down to 2mm
offside front bumper insecure
offside rear wheel binding slightly
oil cooler pipe union corroded
rear silencer joint deteriorated and slight leak of gasses
Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Offside Outer Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)
nearside front tyre worn on inner edge
nearside rear tyre worn down to 2mm
offside front bumper insecure
offside rear wheel binding slightly
oil cooler pipe union corroded
rear silencer joint deteriorated and slight leak of gasses
offside front to rear at rear brake pipe corroded
offside rear tyre wearing low
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
rear brake discs corroded
wear front discs
wear o/s/r hub
Nearside Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
rear brake discs corroded
wear front discs
wear o/s/r hub
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
front brake discs lipped/worn
rear brake discs corroded
Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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VA51 XDV is a 2002 BMW M3 in Black 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 VA51 XDV, 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 VA51 XDV registered?
VA51 XDV is a 2002 BMW M3, first registered on 18 February 2002.
Is VA51 XDV safe to buy?
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