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WHJ 77W

2002 BMW M3

Silver Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

115,319 mi
Last recorded115,319 miles
Recorded on6 May 2016
Typical for 2002 BMW M377,945 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWHJ 77W
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 May 2016 115,319 miles
Fail 20 May 2015 115,297 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 20 May 2015 115,297 miles
Pass 14 May 2014 114,556 miles
Fail 14 May 2014 114,556 miles

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

Front Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Rear Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Rear Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

Pass 8 Mar 2013 112,687 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2013 112,669 miles

Nearside Front Lower 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)

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

Pass 24 Feb 2012 108,560 miles

Nearside Inner Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 24 Feb 2012 108,560 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Deep cut in n/s/f tyre inner sidewall

Fail 24 Feb 2012 108,541 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Fail 21 Feb 2011 100,427 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 21 Feb 2011 100,427 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2010 93,807 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2010 93,777 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Feb 2009 82,983 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2008 70,279 miles

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)

Pass 5 Sep 2006 57,304 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2005 47,912 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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WHJ 77W is a 2002 BMW M3 in Silver with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 WHJ 77W, 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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WHJ 77W is a 2002 BMW M3, first registered on 3 September 2002.

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