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GD52 SUU

2002 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

48,876 mi
Last recorded48,876 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2025
Typical for 2002 BMW M377,945 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGD52 SUU
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2025 48,876 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2024 48,871 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2023 48,863 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2022 48,813 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2021 48,808 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2020 48,797 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2019 48,791 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2017 48,411 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2016 47,640 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2015 46,601 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2014 45,947 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2013 45,922 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2013 45,922 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2012 44,285 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 42,344 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2010 39,931 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 24 Mar 2009 37,247 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2009 37,230 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2008 34,912 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2006 31,928 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)

Pass 5 Oct 2005 30,157 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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GD52 SUU 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 90.5%.

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 GD52 SUU, 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 GD52 SUU registered?

GD52 SUU is a 2002 BMW M3, first registered on 26 September 2002.

Is GD52 SUU safe to buy?

The MOT history for GD52 SUU shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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