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RE52 FCX

2002 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2026
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

63,662 mi
Last recorded63,662 miles
Recorded on19 May 2025
Typical for 2002 BMW M377,945 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE52 FCX
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 May 2025 63,662 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 9 May 2025 63,658 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Front Windscreen in such a condition that visibility through swept area is seriously affected (3.2 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Road wheel more than one fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Road wheel more than one fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Road wheel more than one fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Road wheel more than one fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Jun 2024 63,625 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2023 63,624 miles
Pass 18 May 2022 63,620 miles
Pass 12 May 2021 63,423 miles
Pass 27 May 2020 63,115 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2018 62,103 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 24% limit is 30% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front both front tyres perishing/cracking

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear exhaust box joint brackets corroded & broken (6.1.2 (a))

oil leak rear differential

tpms lamp on

Pass 7 Sep 2017 61,236 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)

Pass 9 Sep 2016 60,575 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2015 58,719 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2013 55,545 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)

Pass 19 Oct 2012 52,773 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2011 50,534 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2010 47,335 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2009 43,772 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2008 41,360 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2007 36,890 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2006 30,223 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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RE52 FCX is a 2002 BMW M3 in Blue with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 RE52 FCX, 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 RE52 FCX registered?

RE52 FCX is a 2002 BMW M3, first registered on 27 September 2002.

Is RE52 FCX safe to buy?

The MOT history for RE52 FCX shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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