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AY52 GXK

2002 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Feb 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

70,935 mi
Last recorded70,935 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2026
Typical for 2002 BMW M377,945 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY52 GXK
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2026 70,935 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2025 70,619 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 31 Jan 2024 68,763 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2024 68,763 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 30 Jan 2023 67,749 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2022 66,847 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2021 64,695 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2020 63,568 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2019 62,830 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2018 61,408 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Pass 20 Jan 2017 60,132 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2016 58,787 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2014 56,882 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2013 55,591 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2012 53,552 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2011 51,451 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2010 50,497 miles

nearside front tyre slight perishing

rear trailing arm bushes slightly deteriorated

Pass 9 Nov 2009 49,344 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2008 47,627 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2007 39,613 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)

plastic covers fitted, limited access for inspection

Pass 31 Oct 2006 33,105 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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AY52 GXK is a 2002 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 AY52 GXK, 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 AY52 GXK registered?

AY52 GXK is a 2002 BMW M3, first registered on 1 September 2002.

Is AY52 GXK safe to buy?

The MOT history for AY52 GXK shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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