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EF52 NXX

2002 BMW M3

Silver Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2020
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

121,083 mi
Last recorded121,083 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2019
Typical for 2002 BMW M377,945 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF52 NXX
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2019 121,083 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2016 115,907 miles

Both front tyres wearing uneven

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)

Rear Exhaust back box clamp rusted and adrift

Fail 26 Jul 2016 115,628 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Both front tyres wearing uneven

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)

Rear Exhaust back box clamp rusted and adrift

Pass 11 Sep 2014 99,851 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 9 Oct 2013 92,778 miles

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

Fail 7 Oct 2013 92,725 miles

Front Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2012 85,260 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2011 81,426 miles

both front tyres side walls slight damaged wearing on edges

both rear indicators slight discolored

Pass 2 Jul 2010 77,546 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2010 77,546 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 11 Feb 2009 60,241 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 Mar 2008 44,783 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2007 33,652 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2005 18,762 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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EF52 NXX 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 EF52 NXX, 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 EF52 NXX registered?

EF52 NXX is a 2002 BMW M3, first registered on 14 December 2002.

Is EF52 NXX safe to buy?

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