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EY52 WPJ

2002 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2020
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

136,286 mi
Last recorded136,286 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2020
Typical for 2002 BMW M377,945 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY52 WPJ
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Fail 12 Jun 2020 136,286 miles

Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Bumper likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm BOTH SIDES (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Sep 2019 135,641 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2018 134,920 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2017 128,189 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2016 125,657 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2016 125,657 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 25 Feb 2016 118,050 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 24 Feb 2016 118,049 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 14 Feb 2015 114,568 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2014 106,535 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2014 106,535 miles

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

Fail 5 Feb 2013 98,936 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 5 Feb 2013 98,936 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2012 89,786 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

exhaust clamps between middle and rear section of exhaust have rusted away but exhaust system still secure

Fail 3 Feb 2012 89,786 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

exhaust clamps between middle and rear section of exhaust have rusted away but exhaust system still secure

Pass 15 Feb 2011 81,062 miles

both front tyres wearing on edges

Fail 15 Feb 2011 81,062 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

both front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 9 Feb 2010 71,600 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2010 71,600 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 11 Feb 2009 63,087 miles

both front tyres wearing on edge

Fail 9 Feb 2009 63,087 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

both front tyres wearing on edge

Pass 9 Feb 2008 51,991 miles

front tyres wearing on outer edge

Pass 15 Mar 2007 39,171 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2007 39,080 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2006 36,050 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2006 51,736 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2006 35,511 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 WPJ is a 2002 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 WPJ, 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 WPJ is a 2002 BMW M3, first registered on 11 September 2002.

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