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7 SSR

2002 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2020
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

79,096 mi
Last recorded79,096 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2019
Typical for 2002 BMW M377,945 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration7 SSR
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2019 79,096 miles

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

Offside Front Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Sep 2019 79,092 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2018 74,766 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Aug 2018 74,760 miles

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative Not attached to arm (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded pipe in to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2017 71,377 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2016 65,348 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2016 91,123 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2015 59,950 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2014 56,401 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2013 55,491 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2011 52,738 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2010 46,386 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2009 39,620 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2008 33,106 miles
Pass 29 May 2007 28,737 miles
Pass 30 May 2006 25,845 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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7 SSR is a 2002 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 7 SSR, 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 7 SSR registered?

7 SSR is a 2002 BMW M3, first registered on 1 September 2002.

Is 7 SSR safe to buy?

The MOT history for 7 SSR shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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