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EN52 ZTY

2002 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Nov 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

80,242 mi
Last recorded80,242 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 2002 BMW M377,945 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEN52 ZTY
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2025 80,242 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2024 80,204 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2023 80,166 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2022 80,148 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2021 79,672 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2020 79,493 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2020 79,493 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Mar 2019 79,041 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2018 77,558 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2017 76,579 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2016 75,713 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2016 75,713 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2015 67,952 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 12 Feb 2014 50,432 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 39,217 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2011 33,768 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2010 31,837 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 29,181 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2009 29,181 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 24 Sep 2008 27,237 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2008 27,236 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 8 Sep 2007 24,902 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2006 21,873 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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EN52 ZTY is a 2002 BMW M3 in Blue with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 EN52 ZTY, 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

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What year was EN52 ZTY registered?

EN52 ZTY is a 2002 BMW M3, first registered on 31 December 2002.

Is EN52 ZTY safe to buy?

The MOT history for EN52 ZTY shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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