CarVerify

Free Car Check

EJ52 NVD

2002 BMW M3

Yellow Petrol 3246cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

159,241 mi
Last recorded159,241 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2015
Typical for 2002 BMW M377,945 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this BMW
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ52 NVD
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2002
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2015 159,241 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both sides **strong advise** (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Nov 2014 152,326 miles

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

nearside and offside rear trailing arm bushes slightly deteriorated

Pass 23 Jan 2014 149,256 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

nearside and offside front tyres worn on outer shoulders

nearside and offside rear tyre treads low

nearside and offside rear upper and lower hub bushes slight play

offside front droplink slight play

Pass 7 Jan 2013 143,470 miles

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

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

drivers seatbelt slow to retract

front and rear discs slightly worn

nearside and offside rear top arm outer bushes slight play

nearside rear brake disc pitted

offside rear trailing arm front bush slight play

Pass 30 Jan 2012 139,337 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

front and rear brake discs worn and slightly pitted

nearside rear lower arm outer bush slight play

Pass 1 Feb 2011 135,402 miles

1x near side washer jet blocked

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

Fail 29 Jan 2011 135,396 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

1x near side washer jet blocked

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

Pass 30 Jan 2010 133,177 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 19 Jan 2010 133,117 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 13 Nov 2008 106,791 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 13 Nov 2008 10,791 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 19 Nov 2007 85,774 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2006 61,098 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
Full BMW M3 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

EJ52 NVD is a 2002 BMW M3 in Yellow with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 EJ52 NVD, 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

How do I check the history of EJ52 NVD?

You can check the full history of EJ52 NVD by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was EJ52 NVD registered?

EJ52 NVD is a 2002 BMW M3, first registered on 19 December 2002.

Is EJ52 NVD safe to buy?

The MOT history for EJ52 NVD shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does EJ52 NVD have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on EJ52 NVD. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.