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PY52 NZT

2002 BMW M3

Silver Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2022
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

184,724 mi
Last recorded184,724 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2021
Typical for 2002 BMW M377,945 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPY52 NZT
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2021 184,724 miles

Monitor wear on both rear tyres.

Front Oil leak, but not excessive Engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Monitor wear on front tyre inner edges.

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

Pass 7 Aug 2020 177,811 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 3 Aug 2020 177,805 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Aug 2019 167,454 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2019 167,448 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 30 Jul 2018 153,885 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2017 147,249 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front (3.6.B.2c)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

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

Side repeater slightly discoloured both sides (1.4.A.2f)

corrosion around some prescribed areas but not considered excessive

oil leak

Fail 7 Jul 2017 147,248 miles

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

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front (3.6.B.2c)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

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

Side repeater slightly discoloured both sides (1.4.A.2f)

corrosion around some prescribed areas but not considered excessive

oil leak

traction control light on

Pass 25 Jul 2016 137,667 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2015 127,335 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2014 121,283 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2014 121,254 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 1 Jul 2013 113,275 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2012 106,372 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2012 106,363 miles

Front Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Fail 11 Jul 2011 101,653 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 11 Jul 2011 101,653 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2010 95,792 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2010 95,792 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2010 95,549 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2008 87,284 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2008 87,284 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2007 83,509 miles

Both the side repeaters have slight condensation.

Slight play in the O/S/F wheel.

The N/S/R metal brake pipe is slightly starting to corrode.

When the sidelights are turned on and when the number plate lights turn on the O/S/R light comes on slightly later than the other side but they work fine.

Fail 20 Feb 2007 83,370 miles

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

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

Both front brake discs worn.

Pass 18 Nov 2006 81,935 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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PY52 NZT is a 2002 BMW M3 in Silver with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 PY52 NZT, 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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PY52 NZT is a 2002 BMW M3, first registered on 2 September 2002.

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