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FG52 WRX

2002 BMW M3

Silver Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2013
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

76,839 mi
Last recorded76,839 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2012
Typical for 2002 BMW M377,945 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG52 WRX
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2012 76,839 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 5 Jan 2011 68,792 miles

advise wheel alignment check

middle to rear exhaust mounting clamp fractured

nearside front tyre bald on inner shoulder 225/40/19

offside front tyre has bald inner shoulder

offside sensor linkage to suspension arm fractured

Pass 14 Jan 2010 60,482 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2009 48,174 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2007 45,527 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2007 45,527 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2006 40,627 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2006 40,159 miles

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

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

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

offside rear tyre wearing on inner and outer edge

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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FG52 WRX is a 2002 BMW M3 in Silver with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FG52 WRX, 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 FG52 WRX registered?

FG52 WRX is a 2002 BMW M3, first registered on 23 October 2002.

Is FG52 WRX safe to buy?

The MOT history for FG52 WRX shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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