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Year2002
0-60mph5.2 sec
FuelPetrol
Power343 BHP
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BMW M3

General information

Make BMW
Model M3
Colour Silver
Year of manufacture 2002
Top speed 155 mph
0 - 60 mph 5.2 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 15.9 mpg
Consumption extra urban 33.6 mpg
Consumption combined 23.7 mpg
CO2 emission 287 g/km
CO2 label M
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Internet history

Entry 2
Date 2021-09-10
Pictures 13
Listing price View report
source: autotrader.co.uk
Entry 1
Date 2021-07-16
Pictures 20
Listing price View report
source: autotrader.co.uk
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MOT history

MOT expiry date 2025-02-28
MOT pass rate
66 %
MOT passed 19
Failed MOT tests 10
Total advice items 48
Total items failed 20
MOT #29 2024-02-29 09:38
MOT test number 361224097772
Result Passed
Next expiry date 2025-02-28
Minor
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Minor
Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))
Minor
Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
MOT #28 2024-02-20 12:58
MOT test number 890446431551
Result Failed
Minor
Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
Fail
Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Minor
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Fail
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Minor
Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))
Fail
Headlamp levelling device inoperative Sensor link broken at OSF suspension (4.1.5 (a))
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MOT #27 2023-02-20 12:33
MOT test number 357796236095
Result Passed
Minor
Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Advice
Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Minor
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Advice
Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
MOT #26 2022-02-25 15:27
MOT test number 678455992322
Result Passed
Advice
Suspect headlamp self levelling not working, Ride height sensor broken off front suspension
MOT #25 2022-02-25 14:47
MOT test number 456739541626
Result Failed
Fail
Central Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system Front to rear pipe under floor (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
Advice
Suspect headlamp self levelling not working, Ride height sensor broken off front suspension
MOT #24 2022-02-08 12:07
MOT test number 892308230027
Result Failed
Fail
Power steering component leaking from around inner rack boots (2.1.5 (a))
Fail
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Minor
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Fail
Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
Minor
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted also chaffed (1.1.12 (b) (i))
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MOT #23 2021-02-03 15:21
MOT test number 900509501227
Result Passed
Advice
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Advice
Play in rear diff
Advice
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Advice
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
MOT #22 2021-02-03 15:21
MOT test number 676894659815
Result Failed
Advice
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Pass with rectification
Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Advice
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Pass with rectification
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Advice
Play in rear diff
Advice
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
MOT #21 2020-02-25 15:39
MOT test number 472244748842
Result Passed
Advice
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Advice
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Advice
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
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MOT #20 2020-01-29 14:29
MOT test number 586412533355
Result Failed
Fail
Rear Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.5.4 (b))
Advice
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Advice
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Advice
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
MOT #19 2018-10-30 16:23
MOT test number 742058096634
Result Passed
Advice
Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Advice
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
MOT #18 2018-10-22 13:12
MOT test number 477294726433
Result Failed
Advice
Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Fail
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Advice
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Fail
Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
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MOT #17 2017-10-16 10:06
MOT test number 961144333154
Result Passed
Advice
Engine light on
Advice
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Advice
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Advice
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
MOT #16 2017-10-02 13:34
MOT test number 903124758452
Result Failed
Advice
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Advice
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Advice
Engine light on
Advice
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Fail
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
MOT #15 2016-10-24 15:51
MOT test number 212567623363
Result Passed
MOT #14 2015-09-04 14:20
MOT test number 114760603589
Result Passed
Advice
O/s and n/s fronttyres wearing on inner egdes
Advice
Tyre worn close to the legal limit o/s rear (4.1.E.1)
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MOT #13 2014-08-21 09:41
MOT test number 948693534249
Result Passed
MOT #12 2013-09-10 09:32
MOT test number 607183453274
Result Passed
Notice
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Advice
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advice
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
MOT #11 2012-09-04 09:24
MOT test number 517588242275
Result Passed
MOT #10 2011-08-31 09:11
MOT test number 339033841440
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 #9 2010-08-18 15:25
MOT test number 312020430481
Result Passed
MOT #8 2009-09-04 14:02
MOT test number 270897149265
Result Passed
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MOT #7 2009-09-04 14:02
MOT test number 172817449283
Result Failed
Pass with rectification
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Pass with rectification
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
MOT #6 2008-10-27 14:38
MOT test number 424901808307
Result Passed
MOT #5 2007-11-12 17:27
MOT test number 962106517357
Result Passed
MOT #4 2007-09-05 16:50
MOT test number 820258447268
Result Passed
MOT #3 2007-08-04 11:08
MOT test number 962336617276
Result Failed
Fail
Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Fail
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Advice
Brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Fail
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Fail
Brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
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MOT #2 2006-05-05 11:26
MOT test number 633615626189
Result Passed
MOT #1 2006-05-04 10:42
MOT test number 953014326179
Result Failed
Fail
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
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Tax & MOT check

Taxed Tax due: 1 November 2024
MOT Expires: 28 February 2025
Tax status 1 November 2024
Days left 195
MOT expiry date 28 February 2025
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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 31
First mileage registration 2002-05-03
Last registration 2024-02-29
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Registration #1 2002-05-03 18 mi
Registration #2 2006-05-04 30.597 mi
Registration #3 2006-05-05 30.601 mi
Registration #4 2007-08-04 39.754 mi
Registration #5 2007-09-05 39.775 mi
Registration #6 2007-11-12 40.117 mi
Registration #7 2008-10-27 49.434 mi
Registration #8 2009-09-04 58.868 mi
Registration #9 2010-08-18 65.060 mi
Registration #10 2011-08-31 73.855 mi
Registration #11 2012-09-04 84.124 mi
Registration #12 2013-09-10 94.290 mi
Registration #13 2014-08-21 103.853 mi
Registration #14 2015-09-04 112.476 mi
Registration #15 2016-10-24 119.101 mi
Registration #16 2017-10-02 121.014 mi
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Dimensions & weight

Width 1947 mm
Height 1369 mm
Length 4488 mm
Wheel base 2725 mm
Max. allowed weight 2000 kg

Additional information

Fuel tank capacity 63 l
Fuel delivery Multi-Point Injection
Number of doors 2
Number of axles 2
Engine number 601B2803

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