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EX52 UCV

2002 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2021
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

97,521 mi
Last recorded97,521 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2020
Typical for 2002 BMW M377,945 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX52 UCV
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2020 97,521 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 May 2019 92,119 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2018 86,235 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2016 76,614 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2016 76,605 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint link pin (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both rear (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Pass 11 Sep 2015 72,021 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2015 72,012 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Pass 13 Sep 2014 67,054 miles

brake pad sensor light on

Fail 6 Sep 2014 66,952 miles

Offside Outer Rear Upper Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

brake pad sensor light on

Pass 29 Aug 2013 62,263 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2012 57,443 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2011 53,399 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2010 49,495 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2009 45,271 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2008 38,796 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2007 29,096 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2006 21,268 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 UCV is a 2002 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 UCV, 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 UCV registered?

EX52 UCV is a 2002 BMW M3, first registered on 11 October 2002.

Is EX52 UCV safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX52 UCV shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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