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M3FJU
Year2002
0-60mph5.5 sec
FuelPetrol
Power343 BHP
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M3FJUreport date: 2024-04-18      
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BMW M3

General information

Make BMW
Model M3
Colour Yellow
Year of manufacture 2002
Top speed 155 mph
0 - 60 mph 5.5 seconds
Gearbox 6 speed Manual

Engine & fuel consumption

Power 343 BHP
Max. torque 365 Nm at 4.900 rpm
Engine capacity 3.246 cc
Cylinders 6
Fuel type Petrol
Consumption city 15.8 mpg
Consumption extra urban 32.1 mpg
Consumption combined 23.3 mpg
CO2 emission 292 g/km
CO2 label M
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Internet history

Entry 1
Date 2021-06-30
Pictures 14
Listing price View report
source: autotrader.co.uk
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MOT history

MOT expiry date 2024-10-30
MOT pass rate
71 %
MOT passed 17
Failed MOT tests 7
Total advice items 26
Total items failed 30
MOT #24 2023-10-31 14:08
MOT test number 910756915755
Result Passed
Next expiry date 2024-10-30
MOT #23 2021-07-21 15:50
MOT test number 869949649680
Result Passed
Advice
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Advice
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear both (1.1.11 (c))
MOT #22 2020-05-18 13:11
MOT test number 646808818526
Result Passed
MOT #21 2019-02-21 10:26
MOT test number 992532794594
Result Passed
MOT #20 2018-02-27 09:46
MOT test number 114635324432
Result Passed
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MOT #19 2017-12-22 11:08
MOT test number 815518522243
Result Failed
Fail
Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Advice
Offside Rear exhaust mount split, advise area and bolts heavily corroded
Fail
Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Advice
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Advice
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
Fail
Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Fail
Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Fail
Offside Front Headlamp levelling device obviously defective part broken at front lower arm (1.7.2)
Fail
Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)
MOT #18 2017-12-08 10:03
MOT test number 761183517276
Result Passed
MOT #17 2017-12-08 10:03
MOT test number 855736822820
Result Failed
Pass with rectification
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Pass with rectification
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Pass with rectification
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Pass with rectification
Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
Pass with rectification
Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)
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MOT #16 2017-11-14 10:45
MOT test number 812545838796
Result Passed
Advice
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advice
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advice
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
MOT #15 2016-07-06 11:47
MOT test number 958731332506
Result Passed
Advice
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advice
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
MOT #14 2016-07-06 10:27
MOT test number 185656544208
Result Failed
Advice
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advice
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Advice
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Fail
Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
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MOT #13 2015-04-15 15:04
MOT test number 147395805110
Result Passed
Advice
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Advice
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advice
Nearside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advice
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advice
Nearside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
MOT #12 2014-04-16 09:00
MOT test number 285386304465
Result Passed
MOT #11 2013-04-20 11:08
MOT test number 679350213118
Result Passed
Notice
REAR EXHAUST CLAMPS CORRODED
MOT #10 2012-04-20 16:09
MOT test number 656691612149
Result Passed
Notice
Rear exhaust silencer clamp corroded
MOT #9 2011-06-21 11:43
MOT test number 477642471138
Result Passed
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MOT #8 2011-05-26 16:21
MOT test number 817316441162
Result Passed
Notice
Rear fuel tank support strap securing bolt broken
MOT #7 2011-05-13 14:52
MOT test number 285173731142
Result Failed
Fail
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
Fail
Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Fail
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Fail
Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Fail
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Notice
Rear fuel tank support strap securing bolt broken
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MOT #6 2010-09-28 12:41
MOT test number 720131270256
Result Failed
Fail
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Fail
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Fail
Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Notice
Air bag light on
Fail
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Notice
Rear exhaust clamp cracked
Fail
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Fail
Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Fail
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Fail
Nearside Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
Notice
Both rear brake discs corroded
MOT #5 2009-02-27 12:17
MOT test number 880098059025
Result Passed
MOT #4 2007-12-13 15:19
MOT test number 894797547305
Result Passed
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MOT #3 2007-12-07 09:50
MOT test number 694301947366
Result Failed
Fail
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Fail
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
MOT #2 2006-12-07 17:11
MOT test number 614491646364
Result Passed
MOT #1 2006-12-06 09:06
MOT test number 773670946379
Result Failed
Fail
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Advice
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Fail
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Fail
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
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Tax & MOT check

Untaxed Tax expired: 6 July 2020
MOT Expires: 30 October 2024
Tax status 6 July 2020
Days left 1383 days too late
MOT expiry date 30 October 2024
Full MOT history See MOT history

Tax calculation

Vehicle class 48
Band K
Single payment (12 months) £ 395,00,-
Single six month payment £ 217,25,-
Total payable by 12 monthly instalments £ 414,75,-
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Mileage check

Odometer In miles
Mileage registrations 26
First mileage registration 2002-09-18
Last registration 2023-10-31
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Registration #1 2002-09-18 6 mi
Registration #2 2006-12-06 50.722 mi
Registration #3 2006-12-07 50.722 mi
Registration #4 2007-12-07 55.699 mi
Registration #5 2007-12-13 55.730 mi
Registration #6 2009-02-27 60.637 mi
Registration #7 2010-09-28 71.040 mi
Registration #8 2011-05-13 71.299 mi
Registration #9 2011-05-26 71.313 mi
Registration #10 2011-06-21 71.427 mi
Registration #11 2012-04-20 75.267 mi
Registration #12 2013-04-20 78.250 mi
Registration #13 2014-04-16 81.590 mi
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Car features

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Dimensions & weight

Width 1947 mm
Height 1372 mm
Length 4488 mm
Wheel base 2725 mm

Additional information

Fuel tank capacity 63 l
Fuel delivery Multi-Point Injection
Number of doors 2
Engine number 60822807

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