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A3 ALE

2002 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2025
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

153,124 mi
Last recorded153,124 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2024
Typical for 2002 BMW M377,945 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA3 ALE
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2024 153,124 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2022 151,422 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2021 147,631 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2019 142,884 miles
Pass 15 May 2018 141,685 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2017 135,777 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2016 134,395 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2015 132,605 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2014 129,686 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2014 129,680 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 4 Apr 2013 122,047 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 9 Feb 2010 127,263 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 2 Feb 2009 121,913 miles

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 2 Feb 2009 121,913 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2008 117,551 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 11 Feb 2008 117,551 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 30 Jan 2007 110,052 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 30 Jan 2007 110,052 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2006 91,532 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2006 91,532 miles

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

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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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A3 ALE is a 2002 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 A3 ALE, 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 A3 ALE registered?

A3 ALE is a 2002 BMW M3, first registered on 2 January 2002.

Is A3 ALE safe to buy?

The MOT history for A3 ALE shows 20 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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