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A13 VSY

2002 BMW M3

Silver Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2020
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

75,846 mi
Last recorded75,846 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2019
Typical for 2002 BMW M377,945 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA13 VSY
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2019 75,846 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2018 75,558 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2017 75,266 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2016 74,585 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2015 73,185 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2014 71,670 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2012 64,497 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2011 57,044 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2010 48,789 miles

Both front tyres worn on outer edges

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 10 Oct 2009 40,498 miles

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 1 Oct 2008 33,850 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2007 31,039 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 3 Oct 2007 31,039 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 20 Dec 2006 28,734 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2005 26,104 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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A13 VSY is a 2002 BMW M3 in Silver with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 A13 VSY, 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 A13 VSY registered?

A13 VSY is a 2002 BMW M3, first registered on 18 November 2002.

Is A13 VSY safe to buy?

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