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CV52 TZS

2002 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

131,982 mi
Last recorded131,982 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2017
Typical for 2002 BMW M377,945 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV52 TZS
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2017 131,982 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play rack end. (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 2 Jun 2016 126,686 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2015 118,821 miles

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

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 14 Jun 2014 112,070 miles

Rear exhaust joint clamps heavily deteriorated

Pass 1 Jul 2013 102,875 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2013 102,870 miles

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

n/s/r tyre very much on the limit

Pass 4 Jul 2012 94,133 miles

both front tyres on wear markers

Pass 9 Jun 2011 84,519 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

slight movement in both inner rack joints

suspect slight fluid leak, undertrays fitted requires further investigation

Fail 9 Jun 2011 84,519 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

slight movement in both inner rack joints

suspect slight fluid leak, undertrays fitted requires further investigation

Pass 10 Jun 2010 79,303 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2010 79,303 miles

Front registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not of equal width along their entire length (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

Rear registration plate with character(s) which are not of equal width along their entire length (6.3.4a)

Pass 6 Jan 2009 60,535 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2007 49,012 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2007 39,588 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2007 39,582 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 6 Jan 2006 29,760 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 TZS 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 75%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 TZS, 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 TZS registered?

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

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