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A21 MHF

2002 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2024
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

31,646 mi
Last recorded31,646 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2023
Typical for 2002 BMW M377,945 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA21 MHF
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2023 31,646 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 12 Jul 2023 31,644 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 4 Jul 2022 29,317 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2019 27,992 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2018 27,832 miles

Under-trays & Engine covers fitted obscuring some underside and engine bay components.

Fail 7 Jul 2018 27,819 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2017 26,200 miles

steering rack has play in o/s and n/s inner joints

Pass 7 Jul 2016 24,986 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear axle oil leak

Pass 23 Jun 2015 22,069 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2014 21,082 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2014 21,082 miles

coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 15 Jun 2012 20,761 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 15 Jun 2011 20,041 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 2 Jun 2010 18,380 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2009 15,360 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2008 14,590 miles

near side front tyre side wall starting to derotate

Pass 14 Jun 2007 14,213 miles
Pass 22 May 2006 13,756 miles

offside rear tyre worn on the outside

Pass 21 Jun 2005 11,654 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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A21 MHF is a 2002 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 A21 MHF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was A21 MHF registered?

A21 MHF is a 2002 BMW M3, first registered on 21 June 2002.

Is A21 MHF safe to buy?

The MOT history for A21 MHF shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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