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PL52 WXX

2002 BMW M3

Yellow Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

77,136 mi
Last recorded77,136 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2018
Typical for 2002 BMW M377,945 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL52 WXX
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2002
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2018 77,136 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2018 77,136 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 6 Jul 2017 76,949 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2016 73,313 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2016 73,271 miles

Offside Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

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

Fail 10 Jun 2015 71,486 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 10 Jun 2015 71,486 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2014 69,032 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Jun 2013 65,974 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Pass 27 Jul 2012 61,523 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2011 58,384 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2011 58,384 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2010 57,308 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2010 57,297 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

nearside front tyre worn inside edge suspect tracking out

offside front self level for xenon lights broken

Pass 2 Jul 2009 46,787 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2008 38,626 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2006 25,566 miles

front and rear tyres different sizes.

unable to fully check seatbelts due to childseats.

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 WXX is a 2002 BMW M3 in Yellow with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 PL52 WXX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was PL52 WXX registered?

PL52 WXX is a 2002 BMW M3, first registered on 19 December 2002.

Is PL52 WXX safe to buy?

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