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CN52 OAP

2002 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Oct 2026
Tests25 (22 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate88%

Mileage

133,797 mi
Last recorded133,797 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2025
Typical for 2002 BMW M377,945 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCN52 OAP
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

22 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2025 133,797 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2025 133,797 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 7 Oct 2024 132,383 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 26 Sep 2023 129,934 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2022 127,652 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2021 126,128 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

slight play in steering rack

Pass 22 Sep 2020 123,017 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Sep 2019 119,342 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Pass 18 Sep 2018 113,391 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 21 Sep 2017 105,628 miles

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

Fail 13 Sep 2017 105,443 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 28 Sep 2016 99,493 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2015 93,622 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2014 87,802 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2013 82,889 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2013 82,889 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Jul 2012 76,820 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2011 70,782 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2010 65,989 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2009 59,636 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2008 53,735 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2007 47,144 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 5 Feb 2007 45,767 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2006 40,696 miles

SLIGHT WEAR IN STEERING RACK OFF SIDE

Pass 20 Sep 2005 35,280 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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CN52 OAP is a 2002 BMW M3 in Blue with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88%.

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 CN52 OAP, 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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CN52 OAP is a 2002 BMW M3, first registered on 2 September 2002.

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