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FP52 UVK

2002 BMW M3

Grey Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 May 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

137,032 mi
Last recorded137,032 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 2002 BMW M377,945 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP52 UVK
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 137,032 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Apr 2024 136,775 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2023 135,859 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2022 134,123 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 28 Mar 2022 134,123 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Feb 2021 129,944 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 May 2020 127,902 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Side repeater slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

sill covers + undertrays fitted unable to fully inspect

Pass 2 May 2019 123,520 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 2 May 2019 123,519 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded underside brake pipe rear of fuel tank corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe excessively corroded underside inner brake pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe to flex corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 25 Apr 2018 117,347 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front -rear brake pipe underside inner pipe corrode at rear near fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 23 Apr 2018 117,344 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Front Headlamp levelling device obviously defective broken (1.7.2)

Nearside Front Upper 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 Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front -rear brake pipe underside inner pipe corrode at rear near fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 May 2017 112,203 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 9 May 2016 105,931 miles
Fail 6 May 2016 105,921 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 May 2015 98,686 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2014 96,487 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2012 93,119 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 91,505 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2010 85,552 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 79,421 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2008 75,590 miles

rear exhaust box clamp broken

Pass 12 Dec 2007 60,820 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2007 60,816 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

rear exhaust box clamp corroded and splitting

Pass 5 Dec 2006 46,093 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2005 29,610 miles

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

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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FP52 UVK is a 2002 BMW M3 in Grey with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 FP52 UVK, 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 FP52 UVK registered?

FP52 UVK is a 2002 BMW M3, first registered on 9 December 2002.

Is FP52 UVK safe to buy?

The MOT history for FP52 UVK shows 25 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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