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ML52 UVA

2002 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

130,308 mi
Last recorded130,308 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2017
Typical for 2002 BMW M377,945 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2017 130,308 miles

Nearside Front fog lamp lens cracked

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

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

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

exhaust clamps - intermediate to rear heavily deteriorated

Fail 24 Mar 2017 130,308 miles

Offside Rear Lower Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing outer joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front fog lamp lens cracked

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

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

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

exhaust clamps - intermediate to rear heavily deteriorated

Pass 24 Oct 2015 129,552 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front and rear o/s n/s (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded o/s n/s (3.6.B.2c)

play in rackjoints

Pass 20 Nov 2014 125,832 miles

Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 18 Nov 2014 125,829 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Oil leak

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 21 Jul 2014 124,637 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2013 121,479 miles

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 19 Jul 2013 121,269 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 25 Jun 2012 114,497 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

n/s/r tyre wearing at inner edge

o/s/r tyre has sidewall damage

Fail 22 Jun 2012 113,929 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

brake pad warning light on

n/s/r tyre has sidewall damage

n/s/r tyre wearing at inner edge

o/s/r tyre has sidewall damage

Oil leak

Pass 14 Jun 2011 105,780 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Oil leak

both rear tyre inner and outter wall slight cut but no cordes showing

Pass 7 Jul 2010 100,323 miles

Condition of rear brake discs

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front 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 9 Jun 2009 91,350 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2008 88,380 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2007 82,719 miles

Rear Torque/reaction arm slightly worn (2.4.G.1)

Fail 8 May 2006 53,738 miles

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

slight play in steering,detected at offside front wheel.

Pass 8 May 2006 53,738 miles

slight play in steering,detected at offside front wheel.

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 UVA is a 2002 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 UVA, 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 UVA is a 2002 BMW M3, first registered on 15 November 2002.

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