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BM52 RAF

2002 BMW M3

Yellow Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Apr 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

48,636 mi
Last recorded48,636 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 2002 BMW M377,945 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBM52 RAF
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2002
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2026 48,636 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2025 48,236 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2024 47,739 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2023 46,355 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2022 45,116 miles

Fuel filler cap seal (Deteriorated)

Lower Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leak back of engine area along the gear box side (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2021 44,043 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2020 42,937 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2019 42,596 miles

Nearside Rear exhaust joint brackets corroded

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Jan 2018 42,231 miles

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

Front & Rear Disc Are Slightly Corroded

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp Is On

Vehicle Has Covers Fitted Unable To Inspect Testable Item

Pass 8 Feb 2017 41,269 miles

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

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

undertray fitted

Fail 1 Feb 2017 41,248 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

undertray fitted

Pass 29 Jan 2016 40,971 miles

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

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

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

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

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

Fail 29 Jan 2016 40,971 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both sides (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2015 39,650 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2014 37,258 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2013 36,221 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2013 36,221 miles

Offside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 10 Jan 2012 35,639 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2011 34,371 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2010 30,782 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

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

Pass 8 Jan 2009 26,656 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2009 26,656 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2008 19,008 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2007 14,207 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2005 10,021 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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BM52 RAF is a 2002 BMW M3 in Yellow with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 BM52 RAF, 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 BM52 RAF registered?

BM52 RAF is a 2002 BMW M3, first registered on 31 October 2002.

Is BM52 RAF safe to buy?

The MOT history for BM52 RAF shows 25 tests with a 84% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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