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DF52 DXC

2002 BMW M3

Silver Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2022
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

115,115 mi
Last recorded115,115 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2021
Typical for 2002 BMW M377,945 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF52 DXC
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2021 115,115 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2019 114,270 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2018 111,895 miles

offside and nearside front to rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 1 Sep 2017 110,787 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded rear brake pipes corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 14 Nov 2016 107,328 miles

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

Fail 7 Nov 2016 107,131 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2015 101,864 miles

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

Fail 13 Nov 2015 101,842 miles

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

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour n/s & o/s (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 31 Oct 2014 97,784 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2013 87,309 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2012 69,927 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2011 63,755 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2010 62,465 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2009 58,671 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2008 56,107 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2007 53,716 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2006 48,901 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2006 46,563 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

slight cut in o/s/f tyre

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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DF52 DXC is a 2002 BMW M3 in Silver with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 DF52 DXC, 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 DXC registered?

DF52 DXC is a 2002 BMW M3, first registered on 20 September 2002.

Is DF52 DXC safe to buy?

The MOT history for DF52 DXC shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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