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EY52 WRT

2002 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2018
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

115,219 mi
Last recorded115,219 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2017
Typical for 2002 BMW M377,945 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2017 115,219 miles

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

warning lights on dash

Pass 20 May 2016 106,735 miles

Rear Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Fail 26 Mar 2015 99,871 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres more worn on inner edges

both joints after cats have a bolt missing

both rear discs poor condition

exhaust rear joint both clamps cracked

ns mirror loose fittment

Pass 26 Mar 2015 99,871 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres more worn on inner edges

both joints after cats have a bolt missing

both rear discs poor condition

exhaust rear joint both clamps cracked

ns mirror loose fittment

Pass 29 Mar 2014 85,496 miles
Pass 16 May 2013 83,875 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2012 76,885 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2011 73,884 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2010 67,778 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2010 67,778 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

offside front lower wishbone ball joint has slight play

offside front sensor detached from lower wishbone arm

Pass 20 Jul 2009 57,912 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2009 57,912 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

chip in B ZONE OF FRONT WINDSCREEN

near side front tyre inner and outer edges wearing badly

near side rear tyre inner edge wearing

off side front tyre outer edge wearing badly

Pass 22 Jul 2008 47,971 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2008 47,937 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2007 40,248 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2006 34,659 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2006 34,213 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 WRT 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 EY52 WRT, 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 WRT is a 2002 BMW M3, first registered on 6 September 2002.

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