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FE52 OOH

2002 BMW M3

Grey Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jun 2027
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

82,271 mi
Last recorded82,271 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2026
Typical for 2002 BMW M377,945 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE52 OOH
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc
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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2026 82,271 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2023 82,181 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2019 82,029 miles
Pass 7 May 2016 78,992 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2015 78,687 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2014 78,127 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2013 77,496 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2012 76,823 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 74,524 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2011 74,488 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

n/s/r tyre worn innear edge rear trailing bushes worn

Pass 15 Mar 2010 69,181 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 64,229 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2009 62,913 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2008 57,606 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 21 Dec 2006 51,367 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2006 51,313 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2006 49,898 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2005 36,679 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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FE52 OOH is a 2002 BMW M3 in Grey with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 FE52 OOH, 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 FE52 OOH registered?

FE52 OOH is a 2002 BMW M3, first registered on 16 September 2002.

Is FE52 OOH safe to buy?

The MOT history for FE52 OOH shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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