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FA52 VVP

2002 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2012
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

72,856 mi
Last recorded72,856 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2011
Typical for 2002 BMW M377,945 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA52 VVP
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2011 72,856 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2010 68,610 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2010 68,610 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Aug 2009 60,259 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2008 52,604 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2008 52,604 miles

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 30 Aug 2007 48,005 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2006 41,623 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2006 41,632 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2005 34,917 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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FA52 VVP is a 2002 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 FA52 VVP, 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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What year was FA52 VVP registered?

FA52 VVP is a 2002 BMW M3, first registered on 20 November 2002.

Is FA52 VVP safe to buy?

The MOT history for FA52 VVP shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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