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FE52 OPC

2002 BMW M3

Silver Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2015
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

91,245 mi
Last recorded91,245 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2014
Typical for 2002 BMW M377,945 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE52 OPC
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2014 91,245 miles

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

engine covers

exhauest corroded

small clonk from diff

small play in o/s/f tie rod

Pass 13 Jul 2013 83,829 miles

engine and floor covers

exhaust corroded

small play in o/s/f tie rod

Pass 17 Jul 2012 76,937 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2012 76,937 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2011 70,264 miles

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

both front brake discs worn

Pass 19 Jul 2010 63,592 miles
Pass 13 May 2009 56,196 miles
Pass 16 May 2008 48,911 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2007 41,354 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2006 32,726 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 OPC is a 2002 BMW M3 in Silver with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 OPC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FE52 OPC registered?

FE52 OPC is a 2002 BMW M3, first registered on 10 September 2002.

Is FE52 OPC safe to buy?

The MOT history for FE52 OPC shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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