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AV52 SYG

2002 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

119,878 mi
Last recorded119,878 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2025
Typical for 2002 BMW M377,945 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV52 SYG
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2025 119,878 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2024 119,243 miles
Pass 2 May 2023 119,206 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2022 117,646 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2021 115,921 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Jan 2020 114,872 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2019 114,826 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2018 114,577 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2016 113,802 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

suspension ride height linkage broken

Fail 18 Oct 2016 113,787 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

suspension ride height linkage broken

Pass 16 Nov 2015 112,650 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit measuring at 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Moisture around rear diff

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 17 Nov 2014 105,735 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 14 Nov 2013 95,647 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 Nov 2013 95,647 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2012 83,934 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

front discs are heavily lipped

Pass 21 Nov 2011 75,185 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2011 75,185 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

tyre warning light on will fail from jan 2012

Pass 23 Nov 2010 70,207 miles

nearside front outer tyre wall damaged

nearside rear outer tyre wall damaged

Pass 24 Sep 2009 63,659 miles

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

front tyre sidewalls damaged

Pass 30 Sep 2008 55,181 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 22 Sep 2008 54,976 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 25 Sep 2007 47,596 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Fail 24 Sep 2007 47,596 miles

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

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 7 Sep 2006 40,856 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

nearside front fog lamp glass broken

offside front tyre worn on edges

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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AV52 SYG is a 2002 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 AV52 SYG, 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 AV52 SYG registered?

AV52 SYG is a 2002 BMW M3, first registered on 10 September 2002.

Is AV52 SYG safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV52 SYG shows 24 tests with a 79.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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