CarVerify

Free Car Check

RD52 OOM

2002 BMW M3

Yellow Petrol 3246cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

98,353 mi
Last recorded98,353 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2016
Typical for 2002 BMW M377,945 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationRD52 OOM
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2002
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2016 98,353 miles

Centre Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 14 Aug 2015 89,159 miles

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

unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Pass 14 Aug 2014 80,806 miles

unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Fail 14 Aug 2014 80,806 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Pass 15 Aug 2013 75,656 miles

unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Pass 9 Aug 2012 70,390 miles

unable to fully inspect due to covers and sheilds

Fail 7 Aug 2012 70,334 miles

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

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

unable to fully inspect due to covers and sheilds

Pass 9 Aug 2011 64,676 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2010 58,391 miles

unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Fail 13 Aug 2010 58,389 miles

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

unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Pass 19 Aug 2009 52,262 miles

unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

wiperblades starting to streak

Fail 6 Aug 2009 52,089 miles

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f) DANGEROUS

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

engine management light on

unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

wiperblades starting to streak

Pass 1 Sep 2008 46,052 miles

cut ns/rear tyre side wall slight binding os/front wheel

Pass 31 Aug 2007 38,029 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2006 27,931 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
Full BMW M3 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

RD52 OOM is a 2002 BMW M3 in Yellow with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 RD52 OOM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of RD52 OOM?

You can check the full history of RD52 OOM by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was RD52 OOM registered?

RD52 OOM is a 2002 BMW M3, first registered on 4 September 2002.

Is RD52 OOM safe to buy?

The MOT history for RD52 OOM shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does RD52 OOM have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on RD52 OOM. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.