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EX52 JVY

2002 BMW M3

Silver Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2023
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

149,252 mi
Last recorded149,252 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2022
Typical for 2002 BMW M377,945 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX52 JVY
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2022 149,252 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2021 140,616 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2020 132,235 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2019 127,983 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Nov 2018 121,092 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2017 115,836 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2016 106,607 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2015 99,788 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2014 93,709 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2013 84,794 miles

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

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

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

rear brake discs are worn.

rear view mirror poor condition.

Fail 22 Oct 2013 84,630 miles

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

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

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

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

rear brake discs are worn.

rear view mirror poor condition.

Pass 4 Oct 2012 74,870 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2012 74,802 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2011 64,940 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2010 54,859 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 15 Sep 2009 36,191 miles

Illegal window tints to front side windows

Oil leak

Pass 3 Sep 2008 24,442 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2007 20,224 miles

both front tyres wearing low on edges

Pass 4 Nov 2006 17,048 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 19 Oct 2005 12,424 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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EX52 JVY is a 2002 BMW M3 in Silver with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 EX52 JVY, 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 EX52 JVY registered?

EX52 JVY is a 2002 BMW M3, first registered on 17 October 2002.

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