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EU52 BXR

2002 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2021
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

111,955 mi
Last recorded111,955 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2020
Typical for 2002 BMW M377,945 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU52 BXR
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2020 111,955 miles
Pass 3 May 2019 106,576 miles

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear end section (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 May 2018 104,618 miles

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 22 Apr 2017 102,586 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2016 98,795 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2015 96,199 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2014 91,185 miles

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

nearside rear tyre worn on outer edge.

Pass 25 Apr 2014 91,185 miles

nearside rear tyre worn on outer edge.

Pass 12 Apr 2013 86,554 miles

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

Headlamp leveling device broken

Tyre pressure warning lamp on

Pass 18 Apr 2012 79,961 miles

All tyres edging off

Headlamp leveling device detached

Fail 13 Apr 2012 79,739 miles

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

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

All tyres edging off

Headlamp leveling device detached

Pass 21 Apr 2011 71,984 miles
Pass 6 May 2010 64,509 miles
Pass 22 May 2009 59,376 miles

Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 19 May 2009 59,343 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Both rear tyres badly edged off

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

Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Traction control light and tyre lights on

Pass 2 May 2008 52,842 miles
Fail 1 May 2008 52,842 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Pass 22 May 2007 46,445 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2006 40,568 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2005 30,875 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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EU52 BXR is a 2002 BMW M3 in Blue with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 EU52 BXR, 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 EU52 BXR registered?

EU52 BXR is a 2002 BMW M3, first registered on 1 September 2002.

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