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MC52 PFD

2002 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2013
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

110,324 mi
Last recorded110,324 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2012
Typical for 2002 BMW M377,945 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMC52 PFD
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Fail 18 Feb 2012 110,324 miles

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

Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 18 Feb 2012 110,324 miles

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

Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 26 Feb 2011 103,724 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2010 98,742 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2008 97,103 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2007 91,874 miles

minor play in o/s/f n/s/f steering rack

Fail 5 Nov 2007 91,874 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

minor play in o/s/f n/s/f steering rack

Pass 5 Oct 2006 78,357 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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MC52 PFD is a 2002 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 MC52 PFD, 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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MC52 PFD is a 2002 BMW M3, first registered on 1 September 2002.

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