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DX52 AJV

2002 BMW M3

Silver Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 May 2027
Tests28 (23 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate82.1%

Mileage

129,625 mi
Last recorded129,625 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 2002 BMW M377,945 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX52 AJV
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

23 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2026 129,625 miles

Corrosion starting around rear jacking points

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both hoses (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 6 May 2025 127,194 miles

A little corrosion starting in rear floor area and around rear jacking points

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Hoses starting to perish (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 29 Apr 2024 123,121 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2023 120,074 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 May 2022 117,925 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 May 2021 115,181 miles

unable to check outer sills fully due to covers fitted

Fail 5 May 2021 115,083 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

unable to check outer sills fully due to covers fitted

Pass 28 Apr 2020 112,191 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front tyres cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn low inner section 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn low inner section 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

fuel cap sealing ring detiriorated

Pass 3 May 2019 109,340 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 9 May 2018 106,298 miles
Fail 1 May 2018 106,203 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded x2 (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 24 May 2017 103,050 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2016 97,929 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both inner pads (3.5.1g)

both front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded

rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Fail 28 Jul 2016 97,929 miles

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both inner pads (3.5.1g)

both front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded

rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 30 Nov 2015 95,693 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2014 87,198 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Nov 2014 87,198 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Aug 2014 86,178 miles

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)

n/s/f tyre splits in side wall

Pass 27 Dec 2012 79,994 miles

washes poor

Pass 11 Jan 2012 75,985 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2011 69,335 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 12 Jan 2010 59,616 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2009 55,639 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2009 55,639 miles

Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 21 Sep 2007 47,340 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

o/s + n/s/r tyre tread wearing inner edge

Pass 15 Aug 2006 29,573 miles
Pass 5 May 2006 28,730 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2005 23,728 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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DX52 AJV is a 2002 BMW M3 in Silver with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.1%.

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 DX52 AJV, 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 DX52 AJV registered?

DX52 AJV is a 2002 BMW M3, first registered on 1 September 2002.

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