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FG52 YRR

2002 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Aug 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

79,885 mi
Last recorded79,885 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2026
Typical for 2002 BMW M377,945 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG52 YRR
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2026 79,885 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2025 77,503 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2024 75,080 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2023 72,874 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2022 72,497 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2021 72,262 miles

full undertrays fitted.

Pass 14 Dec 2018 72,167 miles

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside fuel cap seal is cracked

Pass 21 Mar 2018 71,963 miles

UNDERSHIELDS FITTED.

Pass 18 Oct 2016 71,806 miles

undertrays and engine covers fitted.

Pass 20 Oct 2015 71,720 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2014 69,227 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2014 69,227 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2013 65,304 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2012 60,445 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2011 43,256 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2010 41,806 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2009 37,196 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2008 33,880 miles

disc pads not visible

Pass 19 Oct 2007 29,932 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2006 24,845 miles

inner disc pads cannot be seen properly

Pass 1 Nov 2005 21,399 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)

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 YRR is a 2002 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 FG52 YRR, 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 FG52 YRR registered?

FG52 YRR is a 2002 BMW M3, first registered on 25 October 2002.

Is FG52 YRR safe to buy?

The MOT history for FG52 YRR shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does FG52 YRR have outstanding finance?

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