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MF52 RCO

2002 BMW M3

Silver Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jul 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

39,959 mi
Last recorded39,959 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2026
Typical for 2002 BMW M377,945 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF52 RCO
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2026 39,959 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2025 39,753 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2024 39,730 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2023 39,694 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2022 39,464 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2020 39,334 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2019 37,977 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2018 36,612 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2017 35,713 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2016 34,564 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Apr 2015 28,601 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2014 24,872 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2014 24,957 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2) DANGEROUS

Both front tyres wearing low on inner and outer edges

Pass 12 Apr 2013 19,438 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2013 19,438 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Fail 18 Mar 2013 19,333 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 6 Mar 2012 13,275 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2010 11,576 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2008 8,110 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2005 6,832 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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MF52 RCO is a 2002 BMW M3 in Silver with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 MF52 RCO, 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

How do I check the history of MF52 RCO?

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What year was MF52 RCO registered?

MF52 RCO is a 2002 BMW M3, first registered on 24 October 2002.

Is MF52 RCO safe to buy?

The MOT history for MF52 RCO shows 20 tests with a 85% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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