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FE52 OPH

2002 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2021
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

153,345 mi
Last recorded153,345 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2020
Typical for 2002 BMW M377,945 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE52 OPH
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2020 153,345 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear parking brake slightly low performance reading

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2018 149,595 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2017 146,821 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2016 144,396 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2016 144,396 miles

Front registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Pass 25 Mar 2015 137,852 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2014 130,059 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2014 130,055 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Mar 2012 127,030 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2010 120,013 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2009 111,128 miles

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

sill covers fitted,under shields fitted

washer bottle leak

Fail 7 Nov 2009 111,126 miles

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

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

sill covers fitted,under shields fitted

washer bottle leak

Pass 5 Dec 2008 107,889 miles

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

damage to n/s/f tyre sidewall

under shield fitted

Fail 5 Dec 2008 107,889 miles

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

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

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

damage to n/s/f tyre sidewall

under shield fitted

Pass 22 Dec 2007 105,918 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2007 105,854 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 14 Dec 2006 98,443 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)

Fail 13 Dec 2006 98,438 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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)

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 OPH is a 2002 BMW M3 in Blue with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FE52 OPH, 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 OPH registered?

FE52 OPH is a 2002 BMW M3, first registered on 13 September 2002.

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