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PX52 DMO

2002 BMW M3

Grey Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Dec 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

111,271 mi
Last recorded111,271 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2025
Typical for 2002 BMW M377,945 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPX52 DMO
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2025 111,271 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2022 109,541 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2021 106,353 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2019 139,806 miles

Undertrays restricting under body inspection

Pass 9 Feb 2018 100,668 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Sharp edges caused by corrosion ... N/S/F wing..(Minor)

Fail 9 Feb 2018 100,668 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Sharp edges caused by corrosion ... N/S/F wing..(Minor)

Pass 30 Aug 2016 94,685 miles

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)

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

brake pad warning lamp on under trays fitted engine covers fitted

Fail 30 Aug 2016 94,685 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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)

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

brake pad warning lamp on under trays fitted engine covers fitted

Pass 31 Aug 2015 86,296 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2014 79,545 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2013 75,625 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2012 70,329 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2011 65,339 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2010 58,858 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2009 50,081 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 24 Aug 2009 50,081 miles

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

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 27 May 2008 37,778 miles
Pass 4 May 2007 32,722 miles
Fail 3 May 2007 32,722 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 9 Jan 2007 31,353 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)

n/s/f wheelbearing rumbling slightly

Pass 23 Jan 2006 25,599 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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PX52 DMO is a 2002 BMW M3 in Grey with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 PX52 DMO, 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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PX52 DMO is a 2002 BMW M3, first registered on 1 September 2002.

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