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FD52 VBB

2002 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

130,843 mi
Last recorded130,843 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2019
Typical for 2002 BMW M377,945 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD52 VBB
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2019 130,843 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Apr 2018 126,189 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 6 Apr 2017 120,212 miles

corrossion on rear axle centre member

Pass 19 Mar 2016 116,752 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2015 111,352 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2014 105,859 miles

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

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)

rear exhaust box flange corroded

Pass 15 Mar 2013 101,626 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 2 Apr 2012 99,914 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 93,815 miles

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

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

both reg plates start to delaminate

front discs slight worn

n/s/f indicator lens cracked

Pass 12 May 2010 83,824 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)

Fail 10 May 2010 83,824 miles

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

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)

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

front wipers smearing

Pass 28 May 2009 77,830 miles
Fail 28 May 2009 77,830 miles

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 29 May 2008 60,150 miles
Fail 29 May 2008 60,150 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2007 43,725 miles
Fail 8 May 2007 43,723 miles

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

Offside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 1 Dec 2005 31,403 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2005 31,403 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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FD52 VBB is a 2002 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 FD52 VBB, 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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FD52 VBB is a 2002 BMW M3, first registered on 20 November 2002.

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