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AU52 CFA

2002 BMW M3

Yellow Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2020
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

153,689 mi
Last recorded153,689 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2019
Typical for 2002 BMW M377,945 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU52 CFA
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2002
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2019 153,689 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge on limit. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Dec 2018 149,756 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2017 141,490 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit at 1.9mm (4.1.E.1)

The nearside handbrake effort is 50% lower than the offside

Pass 17 Dec 2016 135,558 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both sides (1.4.A.2f)

Side repeater slightly discoloured Both (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 28 Nov 2015 130,309 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2014 126,058 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2013 120,814 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2013 120,755 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (1.7.2)

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

Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 30 Nov 2012 110,474 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2011 97,802 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2010 86,055 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2009 74,286 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2008 65,022 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2008 55,332 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)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 2 Mar 2007 32,324 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2006 30,615 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2006 30,589 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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AU52 CFA is a 2002 BMW M3 in Yellow with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 AU52 CFA, 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 AU52 CFA registered?

AU52 CFA is a 2002 BMW M3, first registered on 4 September 2002.

Is AU52 CFA safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU52 CFA shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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