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CV52 XTU

2002 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jun 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

98,168 mi
Last recorded98,168 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 2002 BMW M377,945 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 98,168 miles
Pass 21 May 2025 96,370 miles
Fail 21 May 2025 96,370 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded centre (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded centre (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 May 2024 94,410 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Fail 9 May 2024 94,410 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2023 90,265 miles

Central exhaust flange clamps have one bolt missing each side (not insecure or likely to fall off)

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front sensor attatched to anti roll bar has a broken mounting bracket on its lower section mount , still operating but may need attention soon.

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear one of the exhaust box clamps is heavily corroded and partly broken (not insecure or likely to fall off)

Rear shock absorber lower casings have heavy surface corrosion nearside and offside

Fail 5 Jun 2023 90,265 miles

Central exhaust flange clamps have one bolt missing each side (not insecure or likely to fall off)

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front sensor attatched to anti roll bar has a broken mounting bracket on its lower section mount , still operating but may need attention soon.

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear one of the exhaust box clamps is heavily corroded and partly broken (not insecure or likely to fall off)

Rear shock absorber lower casings have heavy surface corrosion nearside and offside

Pass 5 Mar 2022 89,366 miles

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

Fail 5 Mar 2022 89,366 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Mar 2021 86,961 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2019 85,642 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2018 79,938 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material frontbto rears greased up (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 5 Jun 2017 79,640 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2016 78,590 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2015 77,459 miles

exhaust clamps to back box corroded

Pass 23 May 2014 75,765 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 14 Jun 2013 72,899 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2013 72,899 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2012 64,681 miles

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

Fail 2 Jun 2012 64,681 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 20 Dec 2010 51,081 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2009 43,360 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2009 43,337 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 27 Nov 2008 37,629 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2007 32,517 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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

drivers front tyre wearing on edge

Pass 23 Nov 2006 26,045 miles

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 16 Nov 2005 19,746 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2005 19,746 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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 XTU is a 2002 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 XTU, 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 XTU registered?

CV52 XTU is a 2002 BMW M3, first registered on 2 December 2002.

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