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EK52 BDZ

2002 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Oct 2026
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

138,834 mi
Last recorded138,834 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 2002 BMW M377,945 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK52 BDZ
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 138,834 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2024 132,837 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2023 129,867 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2022 126,794 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2021 125,015 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2020 123,778 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2019 120,734 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear brake pipes starting to corrode

Pass 20 Aug 2018 113,347 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2017 100,912 miles

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

Offside Rear drive shaft gaiter wiping

rear canter seat belt not check traped

Pass 25 Aug 2016 84,712 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2016 82,636 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2016 82,636 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2015 77,955 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2014 75,480 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Apr 2014 75,480 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Apr 2013 72,879 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2013 72,879 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 Apr 2012 66,075 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 63,027 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2011 63,027 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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)

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

Pass 13 Mar 2010 59,714 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2010 59,714 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Dec 2008 57,353 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2008 57,353 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 17 Nov 2007 55,048 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2006 52,897 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2005 47,122 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2005 47,119 miles

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

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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EK52 BDZ is a 2002 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 EK52 BDZ, 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 EK52 BDZ registered?

EK52 BDZ is a 2002 BMW M3, first registered on 27 September 2002.

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