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DK52 UUS

2002 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2019
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

97,509 mi
Last recorded97,509 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2018
Typical for 2002 BMW M377,945 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK52 UUS
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2018 97,509 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2015 95,808 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2014 94,561 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2013 91,395 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2011 83,274 miles

brake warning thickness light on

front discs and pads partly worn

n/s/f tyre on limmit 1.6mm and inner edge scrubbing off

n/s/r tyre 2-3mm

o/s front and rear tyres 2-3mm

rear pads low

Pass 8 Oct 2010 74,156 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2009 63,080 miles

nearside front damper dust cover split--REC ATTENTION

sensor bracket corroded and broken on offside front suspension arm for headlamp aim.Headlamp aim ok at time of test-REC ATTENTION BE SORT A.S.A.P

Pass 20 May 2008 50,788 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2007 44,492 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2007 44,492 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2006 36,347 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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DK52 UUS is a 2002 BMW M3 in Blue with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 DK52 UUS, 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 DK52 UUS registered?

DK52 UUS is a 2002 BMW M3, first registered on 20 September 2002.

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