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BK52 DVL

2002 BMW M3

Silver Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Apr 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

112,355 mi
Last recorded112,355 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 2002 BMW M377,945 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK52 DVL
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 112,355 miles

rear diff has a slight oil leak

Pass 25 Apr 2025 115,518 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

rear diff has a slight leak

Pass 27 Apr 2024 110,320 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

diff has a slight oil leak

Pass 17 Jan 2023 109,675 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2022 108,483 miles

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2021 105,665 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive from rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

undertrays fitted to underside of vehicle

Pass 6 Jan 2020 101,909 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2019 98,499 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2018 96,429 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2016 92,478 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2015 86,687 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 13 Mar 2014 81,409 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 13 Mar 2014 81,409 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2013 75,979 miles

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

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

rear brake discs corroded

Fail 26 Feb 2013 75,828 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

rear brake discs corroded

Fail 21 Feb 2012 707,779 miles

FRONT + REAR BRAKE DISCS RIDGED

FUEL CAP SEAL CKACKING + PERISHING !

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 21 Feb 2012 70,779 miles

FRONT + REAR BRAKE DISCS RIDGED

FUEL CAP SEAL CKACKING + PERISHING !

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 14 Mar 2011 67,978 miles

all brake discs slightly scored and slightly pitted

Pass 15 Mar 2010 65,294 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Vehicle close to overheating during emissions test

Pass 17 Mar 2009 55,584 miles

both rear tyres worn on edges

Pass 7 Mar 2008 48,472 miles

both front tyres badly worn on edges

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

check parking brake system long travel on lever

rear number plate has no bsau marking

Pass 10 Mar 2007 44,830 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2006 41,641 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2006 41,620 miles

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

Offside Rear 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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BK52 DVL is a 2002 BMW M3 in Silver with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 BK52 DVL, 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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BK52 DVL is a 2002 BMW M3, first registered on 21 November 2002.

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