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DW52 AAA

2002 BMW M3

Silver Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

106,727 mi
Last recorded106,727 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2016
Typical for 2002 BMW M377,945 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDW52 AAA
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2016 106,727 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2015 99,502 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Fail 26 Feb 2015 99,502 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 7 Mar 2014 91,277 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2013 86,873 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/f seat belt webbing is slightly marked

Fail 6 Mar 2013 86,850 miles

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/f seat belt webbing is slightly marked

Pass 10 Mar 2012 76,748 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 76,341 miles

offside rear brake disc deteriorated

Pass 3 Aug 2010 69,295 miles

Fuel filler cap seal slightly deteriorated.

Nearside and offside front tyres worn low on edges of tread surface.

Offside front tyre has a cut on inner sidewall.

Offside inner steering rack joint is slightly worn.(Inside gaiter).

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 28 Jul 2010 69,275 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fuel filler cap seal slightly deteriorated.

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside and offside front tyres worn low on edges of tread surface.

Offside front tyre has a cut on inner sidewall.

Offside inner steering rack joint is slightly worn.(Inside gaiter).

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 20 Jul 2009 53,619 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2008 52,476 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2007 50,118 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2006 42,005 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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DW52 AAA is a 2002 BMW M3 in Silver with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 DW52 AAA, 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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DW52 AAA is a 2002 BMW M3, first registered on 25 September 2002.

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