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A3 BXL

2002 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2024
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

114,149 mi
Last recorded114,149 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2023
Typical for 2002 BMW M377,945 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2023 114,149 miles

O/S/R FLOOR/BOOT AREA BADLY CORRODED

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 27 May 2022 107,813 miles
Pass 14 May 2021 104,146 miles
Pass 14 May 2020 100,261 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2018 93,277 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Getting low but not yet urgent. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fuel cap seal perished and splitting.

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Power steering noisy.

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chipped. (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Oct 2018 93,204 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Rear section. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Getting low but not yet urgent. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fuel filler cap seal badly perished.

Low effort from nearside parking brake.

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Slight oil weep. (5.3.2 (b))

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

Power steering noisy.

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chipped. (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2017 84,177 miles

Grilles insecure.

Nearside front shock absorber weeping oil.

Power steering noisy.

Rear shock absorbers and bump stops in poor condition.

STRONG ADVISE; Rear sections of brake pipe in poor condition with corrosion, offside borderline pass.

Pass 24 Oct 2016 75,392 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2015 64,250 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2015 64,250 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2014 51,580 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 21 Oct 2014 51,466 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 29 Oct 2013 123,807 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2013 123,545 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Oct 2012 110,898 miles

O/S/F Headlamp washer jet inop

Fail 14 Oct 2012 110,789 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

O/S/F Headlamp washer jet inop

Pass 19 May 2011 93,929 miles
Fail 18 May 2011 93,927 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 1 Mar 2010 91,106 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)

Fail 26 Feb 2010 91,106 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 24 Feb 2009 69,598 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 15 Jul 2008 67,849 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2007 65,110 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2006 52,432 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2006 52,343 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

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

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

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)

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 BXL is a 2002 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 BXL, 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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A3 BXL is a 2002 BMW M3, first registered on 26 March 2002.

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