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VN51 GUF

2002 BMW M3

Yellow Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2020
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

115,017 mi
Last recorded115,017 miles
Recorded on16 May 2019
Typical for 2002 BMW M377,945 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN51 GUF
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2002
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 May 2019 115,017 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to Rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to Rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 May 2018 114,165 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded by rear brake hose (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 5 Jul 2016 113,267 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2013 103,982 miles

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

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)

Fail 14 Aug 2013 103,982 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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)

Pass 23 Aug 2012 96,955 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2011 93,333 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2010 90,379 miles

Both front wipers slightly smearing.

Offside rear silencer mounting collapsed.

One rear silencer sealing ring clamps snapped due to corrosion. (no gas leak present).

Pass 28 Aug 2009 83,271 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2008 68,355 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2007 51,983 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2006 45,675 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2005 40,592 miles

both rear tyres wearing low to outer tread

front brake discs heavily worn

nearside front tyre wearing to outer tread

offside fron t tyre wearing heavily to outer tread oin 1.6mm and outer side wall damaged

slight wear to rear brake discs

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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VN51 GUF is a 2002 BMW M3 in Yellow with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 VN51 GUF, 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 VN51 GUF registered?

VN51 GUF is a 2002 BMW M3, first registered on 7 January 2002.

Is VN51 GUF safe to buy?

The MOT history for VN51 GUF shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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