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CU52 OAA

2002 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Oct 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

115,826 mi
Last recorded115,826 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 2002 BMW M377,945 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU52 OAA
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 115,826 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2024 114,597 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2023 114,057 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated drop link (5.3.4 (b) (i))

both rear anti roll bar drop link lower bush's perishing

Pass 7 Sep 2022 112,321 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2021 109,928 miles

Rear diff damp

Pass 4 Sep 2020 105,624 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2019 103,151 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2018 101,984 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2017 99,804 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2016 96,967 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)

Fail 4 Nov 2016 96,967 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 20 Nov 2015 91,004 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 19 Sep 2014 88,522 miles

Both rear exhaust clamps broken

EML light on

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear suspension and braking components corroded

Fail 18 Sep 2014 88,520 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Both rear exhaust clamps broken

EML light on

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear suspension and braking components corroded

Pass 30 Jul 2013 86,320 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2012 77,849 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2011 73,048 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2011 73,048 miles

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

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

Advise n/s/f brake flexi perished

Advise oil leak on engine

Pass 16 Aug 2010 69,816 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2009 64,448 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2008 56,175 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)

Fail 1 Sep 2008 55,939 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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 24 Jul 2007 46,542 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2006 36,031 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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CU52 OAA is a 2002 BMW M3 in Black 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 CU52 OAA, 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 CU52 OAA registered?

CU52 OAA is a 2002 BMW M3, first registered on 1 September 2002.

Is CU52 OAA safe to buy?

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