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CX52 VPV

2002 BMW M3

Silver Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Sep 2026
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

66,534 mi
Last recorded66,534 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2025
Typical for 2002 BMW M377,945 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX52 VPV
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2025 66,534 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2024 65,137 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2023 63,410 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2022 61,522 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2021 59,860 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2020 58,464 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2019 57,429 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2018 54,260 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2017 51,313 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2016 47,888 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2015 44,613 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2014 40,251 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2013 36,159 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)

Pass 28 Sep 2012 31,753 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2012 31,461 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2012 31,461 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2011 29,278 miles
Fail 6 May 2011 29,274 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2010 26,851 miles
Fail 10 May 2010 26,851 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

advise high leval brake light

Pass 1 May 2009 22,970 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2008 19,703 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2007 16,983 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2006 13,188 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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CX52 VPV is a 2002 BMW M3 in Silver with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 CX52 VPV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of CX52 VPV?

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What year was CX52 VPV registered?

CX52 VPV is a 2002 BMW M3, first registered on 31 December 2002.

Is CX52 VPV safe to buy?

The MOT history for CX52 VPV shows 24 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does CX52 VPV have outstanding finance?

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