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FD52 GZR

2002 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2015
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

68,620 mi
Last recorded68,620 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2014
Typical for 2002 BMW M377,945 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD52 GZR
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2014 68,620 miles

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)

Pass 4 Jul 2012 67,255 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2011 56,109 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

n/s/f tyre is bold from the inner tread of the tyre

o/s/f tyre is bold from the inner tread of the tyre

Pass 29 Jan 2010 72,465 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2009 54,963 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2008 37,054 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2007 35,599 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2007 35,599 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2006 33,033 miles

both front tyres on limit

offside and nearside rear brake disc heavily corroded

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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FD52 GZR is a 2002 BMW M3 in Blue with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 FD52 GZR, 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 FD52 GZR registered?

FD52 GZR is a 2002 BMW M3, first registered on 1 September 2002.

Is FD52 GZR safe to buy?

The MOT history for FD52 GZR shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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