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ML52 BTE

2002 BMW M3

Silver Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2022
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

148,586 mi
Last recorded148,586 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2021
Typical for 2002 BMW M377,945 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML52 BTE
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2021 148,586 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front wing corroded

Nearside Rear Outer cv boot slightly leaking grease

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

Offside Front wing corroded

Offside Rear Outer cv boot slightly leaking grease

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear differential bush worn

Pass 18 Sep 2020 143,172 miles

Engine light on

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play [front] (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake effort low 18%

Rear drive shaft outer c/v boot detiorated o/s

Fail 18 Sep 2020 143,172 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Engine light on

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play [front] (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake effort low 18%

Rear drive shaft outer c/v boot detiorated o/s

Pass 30 Aug 2019 134,422 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 23 Aug 2019 134,138 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2018 127,676 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2017 123,118 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2017 123,118 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Jul 2017 122,402 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front head lamp level device missing

Front side lights flickering

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Flange (2.4.G.1)

Parking brake effort low 19%

Pass 22 Aug 2016 119,686 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2015 117,458 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2015 117,419 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Mar 2014 106,004 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2013 101,128 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2012 69,745 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2011 93,312 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 8 Mar 2010 88,423 miles

Rear Exhaust clamps corroded but still secure

Pass 6 Mar 2009 77,551 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2008 66,748 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2007 63,018 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2007 62,828 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2006 48,674 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2006 48,497 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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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ML52 BTE is a 2002 BMW M3 in Silver with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 ML52 BTE, 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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ML52 BTE is a 2002 BMW M3, first registered on 8 November 2002.

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