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BV52 BXO

2002 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2023
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

Typical for 2002 BMW M377,945 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV52 BXO
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2022
Pass 22 Jun 2020 125,325 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2019 122,725 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2019 122,719 miles

Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Jan 2018 118,246 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2018 118,239 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 19 Dec 2016 113,037 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

exhaust centre pipe starting to leak

Pass 18 Dec 2015 111,297 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2015 111,296 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear section (7.1.2)

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Dec 2014 109,488 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Dec 2013 106,528 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2012 102,248 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2011 95,676 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2010 89,268 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2009 82,634 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2008 76,327 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2007 66,406 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2007 66,406 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 1 Nov 2006 56,572 miles

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

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

Offside 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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BV52 BXO is a 2002 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 BV52 BXO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of BV52 BXO?

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What year was BV52 BXO registered?

BV52 BXO is a 2002 BMW M3, first registered on 1 September 2002.

Is BV52 BXO safe to buy?

The MOT history for BV52 BXO shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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