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DE52 EOV

2002 BMW M3

Silver Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jul 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

92,433 mi
Last recorded92,433 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2026
Typical for 2002 BMW M377,945 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE52 EOV
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2026 92,433 miles
Pass 13 May 2025 90,255 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2024 89,336 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2023 88,209 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2022 85,814 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2020 83,665 miles

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Side repeater slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Under trays/covers limit inspection

Fail 2 Dec 2020 83,663 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Engine misfire

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Side repeater slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Under trays/covers limit inspection

Pass 8 Apr 2019 81,492 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Apr 2019 81,492 miles

Headlamp aim too high Both (4.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2018 79,554 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2017 79,091 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2016 78,808 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 28 Feb 2015 78,115 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2014 75,715 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2013 72,721 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2012 68,298 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2012 68,298 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 11 Mar 2011 64,563 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2010 62,911 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2009 54,001 miles

Front bumper insecure

Pass 30 Jan 2008 43,650 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2008 43,343 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2007 34,364 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2006 31,898 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2005 19,193 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2005 19,193 miles

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

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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DE52 EOV is a 2002 BMW M3 in Silver with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 DE52 EOV, 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

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What year was DE52 EOV registered?

DE52 EOV is a 2002 BMW M3, first registered on 17 October 2002.

Is DE52 EOV safe to buy?

The MOT history for DE52 EOV shows 26 tests with a 80.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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