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FA52 ZKN

2002 BMW M3

Yellow Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2024
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

87,832 mi
Last recorded87,832 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2023
Typical for 2002 BMW M377,945 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA52 ZKN
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2002
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2023 87,832 miles

Coil spring corroded both side front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Handlebar slightly corroded both side rear (2.2.1 (e) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2022 86,439 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2021 84,984 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2021 84,984 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Sep 2020 83,872 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2019 82,402 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2018 81,162 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2017 78,814 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2016 76,720 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2016 76,720 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 27 Mar 2015 75,519 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2015 75,519 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2014 73,113 miles

Oil leak

Fail 31 Mar 2014 73,113 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (1.7.2)

Oil leak

Pass 2 Apr 2013 71,163 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2012 68,347 miles

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

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

screen wash weak but still supplying enough screen wash

Fail 5 Apr 2012 68,347 miles

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

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

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

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

screen wash weak but still supplying enough screen wash

Fail 13 Jan 2012 67,904 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2012 67,904 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2010 65,703 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

under floor covers fitted

Fail 19 Nov 2009 60,920 miles

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

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

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

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

handbrake reserve travel low

Pass 19 Nov 2009 60,920 miles

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

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

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

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

handbrake reserve travel low

Pass 8 Oct 2008 54,164 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 4 Oct 2007 47,509 miles

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 10 Oct 2006 38,473 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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 ZKN is a 2002 BMW M3 in Yellow with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 ZKN, 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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FA52 ZKN is a 2002 BMW M3, first registered on 1 September 2002.

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