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ML52 RNV

2002 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2025
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

100,113 mi
Last recorded100,113 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2024
Typical for 2002 BMW M377,945 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML52 RNV
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2024 100,113 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2022 97,891 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2021 97,867 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2019 95,111 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Tyre pressure monitor light on

Pass 18 Jun 2018 91,530 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2018 91,523 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 10 Jul 2017 89,851 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2017 89,851 miles

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

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

Pass 5 May 2016 85,188 miles
Pass 19 May 2015 81,391 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Jun 2014 75,044 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2013 70,787 miles

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

fuel filler cap seal deteriorated

offside front tyre worn to 2mm on outer edge

Pass 2 Aug 2012 65,793 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2011 61,241 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2010 57,390 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2009 52,137 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2008 47,082 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2007 42,139 miles

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)

Pass 25 May 2006 33,498 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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ML52 RNV is a 2002 BMW M3 in Black 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 ML52 RNV, 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 ML52 RNV registered?

ML52 RNV is a 2002 BMW M3, first registered on 6 November 2002.

Is ML52 RNV safe to buy?

The MOT history for ML52 RNV 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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