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PL52 SZZ

2002 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Mar 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

134,416 mi
Last recorded134,416 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 2002 BMW M377,945 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL52 SZZ
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 134,416 miles

condensation in rear lamps

headlamp beam image clarity poor.RECTIFICATION RECOMMENDED.

Pass 20 Feb 2025 131,407 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2024 125,621 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2022 124,034 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2021 122,414 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2020 121,006 miles

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 29 Jun 2019 120,220 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2018 116,123 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2017 106,516 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2016 100,222 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2015 91,977 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2014 86,077 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2013 84,990 miles

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

Fail 21 Nov 2013 84,980 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2012 78,147 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Sep 2011 71,461 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2011 71,459 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (1.3.2e)

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 16 Jul 2010 69,029 miles

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

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

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

Offside Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 22 Jul 2009 63,597 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2008 55,223 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2007 45,988 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2006 31,987 miles

air bag warning lamp staying on

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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PL52 SZZ is a 2002 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 PL52 SZZ, 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 PL52 SZZ registered?

PL52 SZZ is a 2002 BMW M3, first registered on 9 September 2002.

Is PL52 SZZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for PL52 SZZ shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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