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PX52 EKK

2002 BMW M3

Silver Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jan 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

109,279 mi
Last recorded109,279 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2026
Typical for 2002 BMW M377,945 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPX52 EKK
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2026 109,279 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 27 Dec 2024 105,810 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Dec 2023 104,508 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2022 103,975 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2021 103,485 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2020 102,646 miles
Pass 17 May 2019 100,820 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 1 May 2018 99,763 miles
Pass 11 May 2017 99,301 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2015 97,582 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2014 97,357 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2013 93,921 miles

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

front leveling device is broken

nearside front brake flexi not in its houseing

Fail 24 Jun 2013 93,861 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

front leveling device is broken

nearside front brake flexi not in its houseing

Pass 29 May 2012 89,315 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

n/s & o/s front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 8 Mar 2011 86,832 miles

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

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 24 Nov 2009 80,491 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2009 80,491 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 Nov 2008 71,320 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2007 63,378 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2007 63,378 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 31 Jan 2007 51,646 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 1 Feb 2006 35,896 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)

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 EKK is a 2002 BMW M3 in Silver with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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

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