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AV52 VCM

2002 BMW M3

Silver Petrol 2990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2022
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

100,969 mi
Last recorded100,969 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2021
Typical for 2002 BMW M377,945 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV52 VCM
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,990cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2021 100,969 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2019 100,450 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2018 98,366 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2018 98,131 miles

Headlamp levelling device obviously defective front ride height sensor not connected/ seized (1.7.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect too low and no pattern (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect too low and no pattern (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 1 Mar 2017 94,428 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2015 90,203 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2014 85,826 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2014 85,826 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2013 83,532 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2012 80,621 miles

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

Fail 9 Oct 2012 80,576 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Oct 2011 76,366 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2010 68,248 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)

both rear discs corroded on outer edges

Pass 16 Sep 2009 60,555 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2008 52,832 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2008 52,832 miles

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

Fail 12 Sep 2007 39,843 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2007 39,843 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2006 31,613 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2006 31,613 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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 VCM is a 2002 BMW M3 in Silver with a 2,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 VCM, 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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AV52 VCM is a 2002 BMW M3, first registered on 9 September 2002.

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