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MC52 TAU

2002 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jul 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

101,100 mi
Last recorded101,100 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2026
Typical for 2002 BMW M377,945 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMC52 TAU
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2026 101,100 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2025 101,041 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2023 100,371 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2022 100,130 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2021 99,618 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2019 98,048 miles
Pass 5 May 2018 96,807 miles
Pass 6 May 2017 96,078 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2015 95,257 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2014 93,606 miles

front discs worn

rear brakes binding slightly

rear discs worn

Pass 8 Jul 2013 92,917 miles
Pass 28 May 2012 92,240 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2011 91,504 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 29 Sep 2009 84,172 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2008 69,427 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2008 69,427 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 6 Sep 2007 54,579 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2007 54,579 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 1 Sep 2006 37,652 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 TAU is a 2002 BMW M3 in Blue with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 MC52 TAU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was MC52 TAU registered?

MC52 TAU is a 2002 BMW M3, first registered on 10 September 2002.

Is MC52 TAU safe to buy?

The MOT history for MC52 TAU shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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