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EY52 PFZ

2002 BMW M3

Yellow Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests27 (22 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate81.5%

Mileage

111,724 mi
Last recorded111,724 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2002 BMW M377,945 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY52 PFZ
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2002
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

22 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 111,724 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Mar 2025 111,325 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2023 111,000 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2022 110,920 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2021 110,869 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2020 110,444 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

chips in screen

fuel cap seal perishing

nearside front flexible brake hose perishing

Pass 20 Aug 2019 107,991 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Metal brake pipe corroding.

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Steering arm slight play.

Rear sub frame corroding.

Pass 22 Aug 2018 104,667 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2017 101,472 miles

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

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

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

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

screen chipped

Fail 24 Aug 2017 101,472 miles

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

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

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

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

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

screen chipped

Pass 12 Aug 2016 97,100 miles

frt flexi brake hoses perishing

screen chipped

Fail 11 Aug 2016 97,087 miles

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

frt flexi brake hoses perishing

screen chipped

Pass 20 Aug 2015 92,803 miles

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Rear Tyres close to the legal limit

Pass 18 Aug 2014 88,305 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2013 82,565 miles

atten rear brakes

deep cut n/s/f tyre

frt tyres perishing badly & worn edges

rear tyres 3mm

Pass 24 Aug 2012 78,414 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2011 74,281 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2011 73,644 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2011 73,640 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Fail 10 Mar 2011 73,637 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Pass 2 Mar 2010 69,928 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2009 64,156 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 58,891 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2007 50,595 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2007 50,595 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2007 50,595 miles

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

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

Pass 11 May 2006 38,497 miles

rear tyres on 2.0mm

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 PFZ is a 2002 BMW M3 in Yellow with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.5%.

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 PFZ, 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 EY52 PFZ registered?

EY52 PFZ is a 2002 BMW M3, first registered on 12 September 2002.

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