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FX52 WDZ

2002 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

140,956 mi
Last recorded140,956 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2018
Typical for 2002 BMW M377,945 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX52 WDZ
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2018 140,956 miles

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Oct 2018 140,872 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre pressure monitoring system inoperative (5.2.3 (h) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 23 Sep 2017 135,533 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer side wall as cut but not down to the cords ! ,,,

Offside Front Slight Play in Power Steering arm inner joint

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Inner Brake Pads ... (3.5.1g)

Rear Exhaust flange cracked ...

Fail 22 Sep 2017 135,527 miles

Offside Front Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

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

Nearside Front Outer side wall as cut but not down to the cords ! ,,,

Offside Front Slight Play in Power Steering arm inner joint

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Inner Brake Pads ... (3.5.1g)

Rear Exhaust flange cracked ...

Pass 8 Oct 2016 130,018 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2015 124,366 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2014 118,973 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2013 115,280 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2012 101,752 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 16 Apr 2011 96,335 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2011 96,335 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2010 88,009 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2009 77,068 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2009 77,053 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2007 67,370 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2006 57,765 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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FX52 WDZ is a 2002 BMW M3 in Blue with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 FX52 WDZ, 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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FX52 WDZ is a 2002 BMW M3, first registered on 22 October 2002.

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