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AM02 OCZ

2002 BMW M3

Yellow Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2024
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

111,779 mi
Last recorded111,779 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2023
Typical for 2002 BMW M377,945 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAM02 OCZ
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2002
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2023 111,779 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Jun 2022 105,092 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2021 102,729 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Feb 2020 99,483 miles

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing slight corrosion (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Apr 2018 86,257 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2017 76,597 miles

both front tyres wearing hard on outer edge

Fail 20 Apr 2017 76,597 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both front tyres wearing hard on outer edge

Pass 19 Jan 2017 76,294 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2016 73,667 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2015 71,511 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2014 70,610 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2012 67,955 miles

rear diff leaking.

Fail 12 Sep 2012 67,934 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

rear diff leaking.

Pass 30 Sep 2011 64,253 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2009 61,840 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2008 57,975 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 22 Nov 2007 51,873 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2007 47,931 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2007 47,929 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear 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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AM02 OCZ is a 2002 BMW M3 in Yellow 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 AM02 OCZ, 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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AM02 OCZ is a 2002 BMW M3, first registered on 31 July 2002.

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