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PJ52 CDN

2002 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Oct 2026
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

150,685 mi
Last recorded150,685 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 2002 BMW M377,945 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 150,685 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

chip in windscreen

Fail 14 Oct 2025 150,428 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

chip in windscreen

Pass 16 Oct 2024 135,835 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2023 125,347 miles

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower fog light lens cracked

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Oct 2023 125,191 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour fender (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour fender (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower fog light lens cracked

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2022 112,363 miles

Both front seatbelts slow to retract

Both side repeater bulbs faded

Offside front tyre has slight damage to outer sidewall

Offside rear and Nearside front indicator bulbs faded

Windscreen chipped

Pass 19 Oct 2021 103,713 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2020 97,914 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

n/s + o/s front suspension top mounting nuts/studs appear to be short

Pass 17 Oct 2019 92,011 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside parking brake performance low. = parking brake efficiency is 17% ( minimum requirement is 16% )

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

n/s +o/s front suspension McPherson strut top mount studs do not protrude fully into securing nuts

Pass 18 Oct 2018 84,192 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 18 Oct 2018 84,192 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 Nov 2017 81,615 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 14 Nov 2016 77,116 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2015 73,834 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2015 73,834 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Nov 2014 68,902 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2013 63,777 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2012 57,302 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2011 50,615 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2010 33,901 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2010 31,516 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2009 28,708 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2008 27,234 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2007 24,496 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2006 21,021 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 CDN is a 2002 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 CDN, 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 PJ52 CDN registered?

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

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