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GF52 OXR

2002 BMW M3

Silver Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

136,017 mi
Last recorded136,017 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2025
Typical for 2002 BMW M377,945 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF52 OXR
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2025 136,017 miles

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

Fail 15 Jul 2025 136,017 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 13 May 2022 134,324 miles

Offside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 11 May 2022 134,324 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 8 Apr 2021 133,028 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2021 133,028 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 8 May 2019 128,170 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2018 126,523 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2017 119,576 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2016 109,044 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2015 97,045 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2014 95,634 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2013 93,308 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2012 91,741 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2011 90,202 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2010 87,027 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2010 86,998 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 5 Oct 2009 80,323 miles

both front tyres wearing inside edge

Fail 1 Oct 2009 80,154 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 11 Nov 2008 68,474 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2007 55,271 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2007 55,255 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 20 Nov 2006 41,050 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2005 28,544 miles

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

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

front brake discs worn

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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GF52 OXR is a 2002 BMW M3 in Silver with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 GF52 OXR, 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 GF52 OXR registered?

GF52 OXR is a 2002 BMW M3, first registered on 19 November 2002.

Is GF52 OXR safe to buy?

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