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PN52 VSE

2002 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Oct 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

125,158 mi
Last recorded125,158 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 2002 BMW M377,945 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPN52 VSE
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 125,158 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Rear brake back plates corroded

Rear suspension components corroded

Pass 21 Oct 2024 124,017 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Rear brake back plates corroded

Rear suspension components corroded

Pass 28 Sep 2023 123,181 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear brake back plates corroded

Pass 26 Oct 2022 122,146 miles

Both front shock absorbers corroded

Both rear shock absorbers corroded

Rear brake back plates corroded

Rear suspension components corroded

Pass 21 Sep 2021 120,438 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2020 118,783 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Sep 2020 118,783 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2019 115,079 miles

Fuel cap seal cracked but still sealing

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear alongside fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear in front of rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 Sep 2018 111,222 miles

Fuel cap seal cracked but still sealing.

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear shock absorbers have slight corrosion of casing

Pass 16 Sep 2017 107,108 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2016 103,913 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2016 103,913 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 19 Sep 2015 101,668 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2014 92,714 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2013 80,912 miles

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)

Pass 14 Sep 2012 76,372 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2011 68,944 miles

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

Fail 1 Sep 2011 68,944 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Pass 17 Sep 2010 64,148 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2009
Pass 13 Sep 2008 51,769 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2007 14,350 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2006 32,001 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2005 21,811 miles

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

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

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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PN52 VSE is a 2002 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 PN52 VSE, 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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PN52 VSE is a 2002 BMW M3, first registered on 1 September 2002.

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