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OU52 PFN

2002 BMW M3

Silver Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jun 2027
Tests30 (22 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

138,198 mi
Last recorded138,198 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2026
Typical for 2002 BMW M377,945 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU52 PFN
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

22 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2026 138,198 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2025 137,882 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2024 137,116 miles

engine and underbody covers fitted

Fail 24 Sep 2024 137,111 miles

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative level sensor on front bracket snapped so no front level system working (4.1.5 (a))

Parking brake lever ratchet not holding correctly after 4 clicks there is no ratchet (teeth worn and not holding) (1.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

engine and underbody covers fitted

Pass 12 Sep 2023 136,500 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2022 134,963 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 14 Sep 2022 134,963 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 10 Sep 2021 127,614 miles

Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 10 Sep 2021 127,614 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 7 Sep 2021 127,550 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded FROM FLEXI (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded FROM FLEXI (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2020 120,497 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Jun 2019 119,874 miles
Pass 30 May 2018 117,740 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2017 115,320 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2016 110,616 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2015 107,384 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Jun 2014 103,306 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Jun 2013 98,548 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Jun 2012 92,642 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2012 92,630 miles

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

Fail 28 May 2011 83,241 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

o/s/f foglight broken

Pass 28 May 2011 83,241 miles

o/s/f foglight broken

Pass 15 Jun 2010 73,834 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Fail 9 Jun 2010 73,824 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 1 Jun 2009 67,453 miles

offside suspension height sensor not fixed

Fail 26 May 2009 67,218 miles

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

offside suspension height sensor not fixed

Pass 26 Jun 2008 59,899 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 20 Nov 2007 54,614 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2006 45,366 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2005 34,611 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 PFN is a 2002 BMW M3 in Silver with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 PFN, 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 PFN registered?

OU52 PFN is a 2002 BMW M3, first registered on 28 October 2002.

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