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AV52 UDH

2002 BMW M3

Yellow Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

107,396 mi
Last recorded107,396 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2025
Typical for 2002 BMW M377,945 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV52 UDH
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2002
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2025 107,396 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2024 106,999 miles
Pass 5 May 2023 105,179 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2020 104,838 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2019 101,865 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Dec 2019 101,859 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn inner joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Nov 2018 99,838 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2017 96,808 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2017 85,545 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 12 Feb 2016 83,782 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2016 83,782 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2014 78,025 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 10 Oct 2013 73,740 miles

rear exhaust clamps corroded but not blowing

Pass 19 Nov 2012 71,910 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2011 65,493 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2010 58,260 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2009 51,313 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2008 44,622 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2007 38,980 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2006 28,546 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 UDH is a 2002 BMW M3 in Yellow with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 UDH, 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 UDH registered?

AV52 UDH is a 2002 BMW M3, first registered on 13 November 2002.

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