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RF52 ENW

2002 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2018
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

130,053 mi
Last recorded130,053 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2017
Typical for 2002 BMW M377,945 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF52 ENW
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2017 130,053 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 10 Nov 2016 123,266 miles

O/S/R wheel welded in various parts

oil leak

rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 11 Nov 2015 113,598 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2015 113,598 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported brackets broken and split (7.1.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear exhaust slight split in pipe blowing (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Apr 2015 109,124 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 22 Apr 2015 109,124 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 18 Sep 2014 105,632 miles

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

Fail 18 Sep 2014 105,632 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2013 96,931 miles

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Sep 2012 74,360 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2011 89,227 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Sep 2011 89,227 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

n/s and o/s front discs worn

Pass 21 Dec 2010 87,472 miles

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

oil leak

Fail 20 Dec 2010 87,472 miles

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

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

oil leak

Pass 22 Dec 2009 75,246 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2008 60,275 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2007 59,257 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2006 50,899 miles

front tyres worn on edge

Pass 21 Nov 2005 37,630 miles

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

plastic inner wheel arch covers/sill covers /belly pan fitted

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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RF52 ENW is a 2002 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 RF52 ENW, 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 RF52 ENW registered?

RF52 ENW is a 2002 BMW M3, first registered on 9 December 2002.

Is RF52 ENW safe to buy?

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