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CV52 TYD

2002 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

80,582 mi
Last recorded80,582 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2002 BMW M377,945 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV52 TYD
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 80,582 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2025 76,436 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2024 72,567 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2017 72,431 miles
Pass 4 May 2016 69,762 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 21 Apr 2016 69,759 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 May 2015 67,435 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2014 65,570 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 4 Jan 2013 60,331 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2011 55,646 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2010 51,350 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 Jan 2010 47,704 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2010 47,703 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

headlamp adj osf susp link broken

Pass 12 Jan 2009 43,243 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2009 43,241 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2008 38,753 miles

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

engine oil leak and differential oil leak

Pass 16 Dec 2006 34,408 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2005 30,568 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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CV52 TYD is a 2002 BMW M3 in Blue with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 CV52 TYD, 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 CV52 TYD registered?

CV52 TYD is a 2002 BMW M3, first registered on 2 September 2002.

Is CV52 TYD safe to buy?

The MOT history for CV52 TYD shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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