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PY52 RSU

2002 BMW M3

Silver Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

131,528 mi
Last recorded131,528 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2025
Typical for 2002 BMW M377,945 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2025 131,528 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

rear exhaust clamp slightly loose

Fail 31 Jan 2025 131,487 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. n/s slow (1.2.1 (b) (i))

rear exhaust clamp slightly loose

Pass 7 Feb 2024 125,070 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. o/s slow (1.2.1 (b) (i))

tyre pressure monitor light on

Pass 2 Feb 2023 120,923 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2023 120,908 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2022 115,603 miles

Nearside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Dec 2020 109,992 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2019 97,966 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2018 86,566 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2017 74,088 miles

Very slight wear/play at both front susp lower balljoints.

Pass 1 Apr 2016 62,910 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2015 59,207 miles

Air con belt perished

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

brake pipes going to off & nearside rear brake hoses corroded & nearing fail limit

Fail 27 Jan 2015 59,207 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Air con belt perished

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

brake pipes going to off & nearside rear brake hoses corroded & nearing fail limit

Pass 4 Dec 2013 55,747 miles

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

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

both front tyres inner edges wearing

exhaust corroding at flange clamps

Fail 4 Dec 2013 55,747 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

both front tyres inner edges wearing

exhaust corroding at flange clamps

Pass 13 Dec 2012 50,153 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2012 50,152 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 16 Dec 2011 45,316 miles

both metal brake pipes feeding rear hoses slightly corrodid

Pass 13 Dec 2010 41,188 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2009 36,785 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2008 31,688 miles

Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Jan 2008 26,164 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2006 23,416 miles

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

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 RSU is a 2002 BMW M3 in Silver with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 PY52 RSU, 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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What year was PY52 RSU registered?

PY52 RSU is a 2002 BMW M3, first registered on 11 September 2002.

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