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BX52 AWG

2002 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2019
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

106,826 mi
Last recorded106,826 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2018
Typical for 2002 BMW M377,945 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX52 AWG
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2018 106,826 miles
Pass 27 May 2017 106,346 miles
Pass 23 May 2016 104,408 miles
Fail 13 May 2016 104,406 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 13 Apr 2015 102,564 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

minor exaust blow

o/s/r tyre starting to wear on inner edge

Pass 24 Apr 2014 91,986 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2011 88,840 miles

offside and nearside rear brake pipes corroded (to rear flexi pipes).

offside rear shock absorber has a slight leak

undertrays fitted

Pass 13 Jul 2010 72,481 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 8 Jun 2010 75,262 miles

rear tyres worn to 2-3mm

Pass 24 Jun 2009 71,500 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Pass 5 Dec 2008 69,038 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2008 63,320 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2007 62,186 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2006 39,932 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2006 39,920 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 9 Mar 2006 35,803 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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BX52 AWG is a 2002 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 BX52 AWG, 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 BX52 AWG registered?

BX52 AWG is a 2002 BMW M3, first registered on 1 September 2002.

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