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DB52 BMW

2002 BMW M3

Grey Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2019
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

91,777 mi
Last recorded91,777 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2018
Typical for 2002 BMW M377,945 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDB52 BMW
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2018 91,777 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2018 91,692 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2017 90,596 miles

Offside Front slow to move and sticky

Pass 11 Aug 2016 84,900 miles

offside front wheel slightly tight to turn

Fail 11 Aug 2016 84,900 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

offside front wheel slightly tight to turn

Pass 25 Nov 2013 81,445 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2013 81,377 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2012 77,238 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2011 68,222 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2011 68,222 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Oct 2009 52,388 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2009 52,241 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2008 42,202 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2007 34,838 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2006 28,435 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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DB52 BMW is a 2002 BMW M3 in Grey with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 DB52 BMW, 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 DB52 BMW registered?

DB52 BMW is a 2002 BMW M3, first registered on 1 September 2002.

Is DB52 BMW safe to buy?

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