MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
111,871 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Front tyre side wall slight cracking
tpms light on
undertrays fitted
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front tyre side wall slight cracking
tpms light on
undertrays fitted
Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
advise brake pad and tyre pressure warning lights illuminated
advise n/s/f and o/s/f tyres scubbed on inner edges
advise rear brake pipes corroded
advise rear silencer corroded and leaking slightly
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (1.7.4a)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
slight bind n/s/f brake.
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)
Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Lower Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
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)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
How Reliable is the BMW M3?
Based on 440,678 MOT tests across 34,038 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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DF52 DFX is a 2002 BMW M3 in Orange with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.
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 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 DF52 DFX, 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 DF52 DFX registered?
DF52 DFX is a 2002 BMW M3, first registered on 20 September 2002.
Is DF52 DFX safe to buy?
The MOT history for DF52 DFX shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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