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AU52 SWJ

2002 BMW M3

Grey Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

114,740 mi
Last recorded114,740 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2016
Typical for 2002 BMW M377,945 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU52 SWJ
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2016 114,740 miles

engine oil on min

Fail 4 Oct 2016 114,736 miles

Nearside Front Braking system leaking brake calliper around bleed nipple (3.6.A.1)

engine oil on min

Pass 20 Oct 2015 111,822 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2014 109,189 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2013 107,083 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2012 102,740 miles

slight damage to n/s/f tyre outer side wall

Pass 24 Oct 2011 89,975 miles

Both front tyres are worn on the edges

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

Fail 18 Oct 2011 89,974 miles

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

Both front tyres are worn on the edges

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Oct 2010 81,980 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 8 Oct 2009 71,515 miles

joint clamps at rear silencer to main pipe creaked

Pass 10 Oct 2008 62,743 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2007 53,081 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 24 Oct 2006 44,566 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 SWJ is a 2002 BMW M3 in Grey with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 SWJ, 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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What year was AU52 SWJ registered?

AU52 SWJ is a 2002 BMW M3, first registered on 12 November 2002.

Is AU52 SWJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU52 SWJ shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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