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NT52 VPV

2002 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Feb 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

80,806 mi
Last recorded80,806 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2026
Typical for 2002 BMW M377,945 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNT52 VPV
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2026 80,806 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2018 80,392 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2018 80,392 miles

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

Offside Rear Braking system leaking brake pipe (3.6.A.1)

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

Pass 4 Jan 2017 76,391 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2017 76,391 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Pass 18 Nov 2015 65,174 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2014 61,575 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2013 55,050 miles

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

Fail 13 Jun 2013 55,050 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2011 52,468 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2010 47,873 miles

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

un-able to fully inspect steering rack system due to plastic covers fitted

un-able to fully inspect underside brake pipes due to plastic covers fitted

Pass 6 Aug 2009 42,181 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2008 34,045 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2008 34,045 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Pass 5 Jul 2007 23,208 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2006 22,099 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)

n/s/f & o/s/f tyres worn on outer edges.

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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NT52 VPV is a 2002 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 NT52 VPV, 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 NT52 VPV registered?

NT52 VPV is a 2002 BMW M3, first registered on 31 December 2002.

Is NT52 VPV safe to buy?

The MOT history for NT52 VPV shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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