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XIL 9806

2002 BMW M3

Silver Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2012
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

93,064 mi
Last recorded93,064 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2011
Typical for 2002 BMW M377,945 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXIL 9806
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2011 93,064 miles

both front tyres on legal limit on outer edges raised tread

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

both rear tyres wearing on edges

corrosion around rear sub-frame mounts

exhaust corroded

o/s/f hight adjuster broken

o/s/r disc corroded

rear number plate water damaged

slight movement in both front steering arms

stone chips in windscreen

Fail 8 Mar 2011 93,009 miles

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

both front tyres on legal limit on outer edges raised tread

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

both rear tyres wearing on edges

corrosion around rear sub-frame mounts

exhaust corroded

o/s/f hight adjuster broken

o/s/r disc corroded

rear number plate water damaged

slight movement in both front steering arms

stone chips in windscreen

Pass 16 Jan 2010 84,094 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2009 75,861 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2007 59,236 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2007 59,236 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 4 Jan 2007 45,619 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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XIL 9806 is a 2002 BMW M3 in Silver with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 XIL 9806, 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 XIL 9806 registered?

XIL 9806 is a 2002 BMW M3, first registered on 28 January 2002.

Is XIL 9806 safe to buy?

The MOT history for XIL 9806 shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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