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AO52 XCE

2002 BMW M3

Silver Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Oct 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

94,414 mi
Last recorded94,414 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 2002 BMW M377,945 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO52 XCE
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 94,414 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2024 94,411 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2023 94,368 miles

Rear diff seal leaking

Pass 29 Sep 2022 93,789 miles

rear diff seal leaking

Pass 23 Sep 2021 93,062 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2020 92,811 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2020 92,811 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2019 92,489 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2018 91,671 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2017 89,802 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2016 85,303 miles

Offside Front Intermediate drop arm deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

unable to fully check engine bay due to plastic panel

Pass 14 Aug 2015 80,830 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Aug 2014 77,406 miles

rear exhaust clamps slightly deterioated

Pass 9 Aug 2013 74,260 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2012 71,369 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2012 71,369 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2011 67,217 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front brake disc slighty worn

Pass 3 Dec 2010 60,175 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2009 52,269 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2008 43,609 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2008 43,609 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2007 34,571 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2006 25,325 miles

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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AO52 XCE is a 2002 BMW M3 in Silver with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 AO52 XCE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AO52 XCE registered?

AO52 XCE is a 2002 BMW M3, first registered on 29 November 2002.

Is AO52 XCE safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO52 XCE shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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