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CU52 OAH

2002 BMW M3

Silver Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2019
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

66,767 mi
Last recorded66,767 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2018
Typical for 2002 BMW M377,945 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU52 OAH
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2018 66,767 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)

exhaust centre section o/s rear clamp split in 2 places

Pass 23 Jan 2017 58,817 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2016 56,418 miles

Both rear tyres approx 3mm

Pass 21 May 2015 55,172 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres close to wear indicators

Fail 15 May 2015 55,017 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres close to wear indicators

Pass 27 May 2014 52,656 miles
Pass 29 May 2013 50,272 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2012 49,235 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2011 46,584 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2010 41,876 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Pass 10 Oct 2009 35,904 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2008 27,090 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2007 16,783 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2007 16,704 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2006 14,820 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2005 11,468 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 OAH is a 2002 BMW M3 in Silver with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 OAH, 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 OAH registered?

CU52 OAH is a 2002 BMW M3, first registered on 6 September 2002.

Is CU52 OAH safe to buy?

The MOT history for CU52 OAH shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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