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WP02 VBZ

2002 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

97,395 mi
Last recorded97,395 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2017
Typical for 2002 BMW M377,945 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWP02 VBZ
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2017 97,395 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Silencer joint (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Aug 2016 87,010 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 16 Jul 2015 84,267 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 25 Jul 2014 80,632 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

engine management lamp is on

Fail 24 Jul 2014 80,609 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

engine management lamp is on

Pass 24 Jul 2013 77,007 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 16 Jul 2013 76,895 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Pass 10 Jul 2012 72,110 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2011 67,661 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

front brake discs are worn

Pass 20 Jul 2010 62,295 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2009 54,861 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2008 46,724 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2007 34,586 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2006 31,569 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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WP02 VBZ is a 2002 BMW M3 in Blue with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 WP02 VBZ, 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 WP02 VBZ registered?

WP02 VBZ is a 2002 BMW M3, first registered on 29 July 2002.

Is WP02 VBZ safe to buy?

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