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OU52 GYP

2002 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2015
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

116,366 mi
Last recorded116,366 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2014
Typical for 2002 BMW M377,945 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU52 GYP
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2014 116,366 miles

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

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

front discs worn

n/s/r seatbelt not tested as childseat fitted

Fail 5 Dec 2014 116,366 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

front discs worn

n/s/r seatbelt not tested as childseat fitted

Pass 18 Dec 2013 112,835 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2013 112,766 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2012 106,234 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 13 Jul 2012 106,160 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/f tyre worn low on edges

Pass 5 Jul 2011 97,642 miles

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

O/S steering arm has slight play at rack end

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

Pass 17 May 2010 85,559 miles
Fail 17 May 2010 85,559 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 4 Oct 2008 78,165 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2007 55,679 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2006 27,634 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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OU52 GYP is a 2002 BMW M3 in Blue with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 OU52 GYP, 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 OU52 GYP registered?

OU52 GYP is a 2002 BMW M3, first registered on 19 September 2002.

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