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EY52 CEJ

2002 BMW M3

Silver Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2019
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

136,072 mi
Last recorded136,072 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2018
Typical for 2002 BMW M377,945 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY52 CEJ
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2018 136,072 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2018 136,071 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

washer bottle leaking

Pass 20 Jun 2017 129,838 miles

tyre pressure light on

Pass 8 Jun 2016 119,545 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 25 Nov 2015 114,187 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

both front tyres perished/cracking

both front tyres wearing inner edges

Pass 18 Feb 2015 106,474 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2014 106,377 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Jun 2013 106,365 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

osr tyre wall slight split

Pass 22 Jun 2012 106,352 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

osr tyre has slight cut in rubber

Pass 13 Jan 2011 94,822 miles
Pass 19 May 2010 86,491 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2009 82,190 miles

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 18 Jun 2008 74,958 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2008 74,956 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2007 68,079 miles

see previous vt 32 reguardin condition of tyres

Fail 6 Sep 2007 68,079 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front and rear tyres badly worn on edges object in o/s/r tyre

Pass 5 Sep 2006 56,192 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2005 44,279 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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EY52 CEJ is a 2002 BMW M3 in Silver with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 EY52 CEJ, 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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EY52 CEJ is a 2002 BMW M3, first registered on 1 September 2002.

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