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MT52 VDR

2002 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2017
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

99,388 mi
Last recorded99,388 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2016
Typical for 2002 BMW M377,945 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT52 VDR
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2016 99,388 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2016 97,468 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2016 97,458 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2015 93,333 miles

poss fracture to offside rear subframe mounting point

Pass 17 Jan 2014 89,306 miles

O/S front tyre split in side wall

Pass 19 Jan 2013 85,936 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2012 82,514 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2012 82,457 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2011 78,962 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2010 74,731 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 15 Jan 2010 74,731 miles

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

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 5 Jan 2009 63,541 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 5 Jan 2009 63,541 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2008 58,847 miles

Both front tyres starting to wear on outer edges

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Fail 7 Jan 2008 58,847 miles

Both front tyres starting to wear on outer edges

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 9 Jan 2007 48,861 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2007 48,881 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2005 36,021 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2005 36,021 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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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MT52 VDR 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 63.2%.

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 MT52 VDR, 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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What year was MT52 VDR registered?

MT52 VDR is a 2002 BMW M3, first registered on 16 December 2002.

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