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MK52 EPN

2002 BMW M3

Silver Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2024
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

181,826 mi
Last recorded181,826 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2023
Typical for 2002 BMW M377,945 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK52 EPN
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2023 181,826 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2022 179,631 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2022 179,627 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Jul 2021 168,179 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2021 168,160 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Emissions not tested all readings erratic co high hc high lambda low (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2020 154,636 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both front tyres wearing thin on outer edges

cracks in o/s/r tyre

Pass 18 Jul 2019 140,148 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Jul 2018 124,853 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2018 124,843 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded main (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Jul 2017 108,631 miles

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 18 Jul 2017 108,558 miles

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device obviously defective bracket broken (1.7.2)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 19 Jul 2016 95,958 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2016 95,892 miles

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Jul 2015 89,127 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2015 89,127 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 3 Jun 2014 81,066 miles
Fail 31 May 2014 81,066 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2013 76,769 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2012 69,387 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2011 63,716 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2010 51,611 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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)

both rear tyres edgy

crack in winscreen n/s bottom

Pass 1 Oct 2009 40,737 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2008 34,321 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2008 34,321 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2007 29,097 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2006 23,014 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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MK52 EPN 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 69.2%.

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 MK52 EPN, 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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MK52 EPN is a 2002 BMW M3, first registered on 17 September 2002.

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