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VE02 GHA

2002 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

152,302 mi
Last recorded152,302 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2018
Typical for 2002 BMW M377,945 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE02 GHA
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2018 152,302 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2017 148,823 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 24 Nov 2016 145,680 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 15 Nov 2015 136,592 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 26 Nov 2014 129,630 miles

corrosion to o/s front to rear brake pipe

damage to n/s o/s door mirrors

damage to windscreen

engine check light on

signs of perishing to o/s/f tyre in tread

Fail 12 Nov 2014 129,577 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

corrosion to o/s front to rear brake pipe

damage to n/s o/s door mirrors

damage to windscreen

engine check light on

signs of perishing to o/s/f tyre in tread

Pass 31 Oct 2013 119,676 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2013 119,676 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

back box clamp deteriorated

back box clamp missing

Pass 2 Nov 2012 109,455 miles

BOTH REAR EXHARST CLAMPS VERY RUSTY AND SPLIT BUT EXHRST NOT BLOWING AND SECURE

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 3 Nov 2011 99,293 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2011 99,293 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

O/S WIPER BLADE SPLIT BUT CLERING SCEEN

Pass 12 Jun 2010 79,793 miles

Both rear tyres are wearing on outside edges tread wear is down to 3mm

The front brake pads are nearing max wear

Fail 11 Jun 2010 79,793 miles

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

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

Both rear tyres are wearing on outside edges tread wear is down to 3mm

The front brake pads are nearing max wear

Pass 10 Jun 2009 67,574 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2009 67,574 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Jun 2008 57,653 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2007 46,435 miles
Pass 11 May 2006 34,345 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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VE02 GHA is a 2002 BMW M3 in Blue with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 VE02 GHA, 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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VE02 GHA is a 2002 BMW M3, first registered on 16 July 2002.

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