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AY52 VHO

2002 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2023
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

99,705 mi
Last recorded99,705 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2022
Typical for 2002 BMW M377,945 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2022 99,705 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2021 99,550 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2020 99,102 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2019 98,901 miles
Pass 10 May 2018 98,595 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2017 98,559 miles
Pass 20 May 2016 98,114 miles
Pass 22 May 2015 97,689 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2014 97,391 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2013 90,171 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2012 83,730 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2012 83,730 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

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

Pass 21 Jul 2011 81,002 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Aug 2010 70,415 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)

Pass 29 Sep 2009 64,095 miles

advise front discs lipped

advise tyre pressure warning lamp on

strong advise headlamp autoleveller link broken o/s/f inner wheel arch

Fail 28 Sep 2009 64,095 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

advise front discs lipped

advise tyre pressure warning lamp on

strong advise headlamp autoleveller link broken o/s/f inner wheel arch

Pass 30 Sep 2008 58,340 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2007 50,514 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2007 50,514 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2006 42,050 miles

n/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 8 Dec 2005 35,683 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2005 35,683 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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 VHO is a 2002 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 VHO, 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 VHO registered?

AY52 VHO is a 2002 BMW M3, first registered on 15 November 2002.

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