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AV52 TZS

2002 BMW M3

Silver Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2025
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

167,609 mi
Last recorded167,609 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2024
Typical for 2002 BMW M377,945 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV52 TZS
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2024 167,609 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 Jun 2023 166,902 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2022 164,386 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 5 Mar 2021 158,388 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2020 153,584 miles

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect BOTH (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 9 Mar 2020 153,584 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect BOTH (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 7 Mar 2019 152,261 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both offside & nearside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear hoses corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 7 Mar 2019 152,261 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both offside & nearside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear hoses corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 Feb 2018 149,475 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre has a cut in outer side wall

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

under trays fitted

Pass 24 Feb 2017 145,368 miles

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

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

under trays fitted obscuring some under side components

Pass 24 Feb 2016 140,563 miles

Nearside Front tyre outer wall damaged

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2015 133,895 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Jan 2014 128,409 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Feb 2013 122,326 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2012 118,444 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2011 113,432 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2010 109,248 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2009 97,751 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2008 84,155 miles

nearside front tyre outer side wall has a cut in it but not deep enough to reach the cords

nearside rear tyre outer side wall has a cut in it but not deep enough to reach the cords

Fail 7 Jan 2008 84,155 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

nearside front tyre outer side wall has a cut in it but not deep enough to reach the cords

nearside rear tyre outer side wall has a cut in it but not deep enough to reach the cords

Pass 5 Jan 2007 68,268 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2006 57,527 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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AV52 TZS is a 2002 BMW M3 in Silver with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 TZS, 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 TZS registered?

AV52 TZS is a 2002 BMW M3, first registered on 1 September 2002.

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The MOT history for AV52 TZS shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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