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EY52 WPW

2002 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

129,672 mi
Last recorded129,672 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2025
Typical for 2002 BMW M377,945 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2025 129,672 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2024 120,702 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2023 112,900 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2022 101,848 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2021 92,552 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2020 87,486 miles
Pass 20 May 2019 83,448 miles
Pass 24 May 2018 77,845 miles
Pass 25 May 2017 73,796 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Rear parking brake reading low

under tray fitted

Pass 27 May 2016 69,762 miles
Fail 26 May 2016 69,762 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 11 Nov 2015 66,670 miles

rear silencer clamp missing but system secure and not leaking

Fail 10 Nov 2015 66,605 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake back plate(s) securing device excessively deteriorated (3.5.1j)

Offside Front Electronic stability system component excessively damaged (3.4.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

rear silencer clamp missing but system secure and not leaking

Pass 11 Dec 2014 63,720 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2013 62,270 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Dec 2012 60,234 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2011 57,846 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2011 57,846 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 26 Nov 2010 54,538 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2009 49,881 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2008 44,463 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2007 37,580 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2006 32,862 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 11 Nov 2006 32,862 miles

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

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 WPW is a 2002 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 WPW, 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

How do I check the history of EY52 WPW?

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What year was EY52 WPW registered?

EY52 WPW is a 2002 BMW M3, first registered on 18 October 2002.

Is EY52 WPW safe to buy?

The MOT history for EY52 WPW shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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