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GJ52 UPE

2002 BMW M3

Silver Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

87,229 mi
Last recorded87,229 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2025
Typical for 2002 BMW M377,945 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ52 UPE
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2025 87,229 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2024 85,534 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2023 84,054 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2023 84,054 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Feb 2022 81,538 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 Feb 2021 80,844 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 30 Dec 2019 79,903 miles

Front Service brake binding but not excessively Both sides (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 275/30ZR19 96Y (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 275/30ZR19 96Y (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Tyre pressure monitoring system on

Pass 12 Dec 2018 73,653 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2017 70,455 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2017 70,455 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported exhaust pipe rear clamps broken (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 19 Jul 2016 67,849 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2016 67,846 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 7 May 2015 67,129 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2014 66,429 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2013 63,371 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2013 63,367 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage cracked (2.4.G.1)

Pass 21 Feb 2012 62,731 miles

front discs corrded

Pass 16 Feb 2011 58,832 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2010 52,662 miles

offside front fog lamp cracked

Fail 18 Feb 2010 52,662 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

offside front fog lamp cracked

Fail 10 Feb 2009 40,739 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 10 Feb 2009 40,739 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 14 Feb 2008 28,051 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Oct 2007 25,367 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2007 25,367 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 5 Oct 2006 19,113 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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GJ52 UPE is a 2002 BMW M3 in Silver with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 GJ52 UPE, 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 GJ52 UPE registered?

GJ52 UPE is a 2002 BMW M3, first registered on 10 October 2002.

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