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PJ52 CDK

2002 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

134,885 mi
Last recorded134,885 miles
Recorded on2 May 2025
Typical for 2002 BMW M377,945 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ52 CDK
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 May 2025 134,885 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2024 134,053 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2022 132,541 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2021 129,851 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2020 126,988 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2019 120,755 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2018 117,492 miles

Front self leveling linkage broken

Outer sills covered

tapley test carried out due to lsd

Fail 5 Apr 2018 117,490 miles

Nearside 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)

Front self leveling linkage broken

Outer sills covered

tapley test carried out due to lsd

Pass 4 Apr 2017 114,491 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2017 114,491 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar insecure [nut in-secure] (2.4.G.1)

Pass 10 Mar 2016 110,982 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear over fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 4 Jan 2016 110,969 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits Possibly due to exhaust leaking (7.3.D.3)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Rear bumper loose

Pass 27 Feb 2015 104,971 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)

Fail 26 Feb 2015 104,971 miles

Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged (3.4.2)

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)

Pass 11 Feb 2014 94,757 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2013 86,720 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2012 75,485 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2012 75,414 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Feb 2011 73,452 miles

all brake discs corroded

Fail 12 Feb 2011 73,452 miles

Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

all brake discs corroded

Pass 11 Jan 2010 61,692 miles

o/s/f tyre outer edge worn

Pass 6 Apr 2009 56,183 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2008 49,620 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2008 49,620 miles

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

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

Pass 25 May 2007 34,003 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2006 11,825 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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PJ52 CDK is a 2002 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 PJ52 CDK, 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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PJ52 CDK is a 2002 BMW M3, first registered on 25 November 2002.

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