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VE02 BTX

2002 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2020
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

120,619 mi
Last recorded120,619 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2019
Typical for 2002 BMW M377,945 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE02 BTX
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2019 120,619 miles
Pass 21 May 2015 117,105 miles
Fail 8 May 2015 117,105 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

engine management light illuminated

Pass 26 Oct 2013 113,186 miles
Pass 19 May 2012 104,816 miles
Pass 24 May 2011 97,366 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2010 95,378 miles

front/ rear no plates have started to de-galvanize / tyre defect indication is on / but no fault evident

Pass 27 Feb 2009 80,498 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

o/s/r disc is starting to rust on outer face.

tyre pressure warning light is on.

2 nails in o/s/r tyre. one is on inner edge.

Fail 24 Feb 2009 80,498 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

o/s/r disc is starting to rust on outer face.

tyre pressure warning light is on.

2 nails in o/s/r tyre. one is on inner edge.

Pass 6 Feb 2008 70,711 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2006 45,379 miles

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

Offside Front 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.

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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VE02 BTX is a 2002 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 VE02 BTX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VE02 BTX registered?

VE02 BTX is a 2002 BMW M3, first registered on 26 July 2002.

Is VE02 BTX safe to buy?

The MOT history for VE02 BTX shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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