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RF52 MKK

2002 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2025
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

162,745 mi
Last recorded162,745 miles
Recorded on13 May 2024
Typical for 2002 BMW M377,945 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 13 May 2024 162,745 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted.

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Number plate light dim.

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 19 Apr 2023 156,223 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2023 156,221 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Pass 7 Apr 2022 151,521 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2022 151,521 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Apr 2021 145,751 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2020 142,878 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2020 142,874 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Apr 2019 136,622 miles

all 4 tyres wearing on edges

Pass 20 Apr 2018 130,700 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2017 123,864 miles
Pass 13 May 2016 117,137 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2015 107,845 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres are low of tread

front brake hoses are perished

rear diff has slight oil leak

rear exhaust clamps have broken up and are very rusty

Fail 27 Apr 2015 107,845 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres are low of tread

front brake hoses are perished

rear diff has slight oil leak

rear exhaust clamps have broken up and are very rusty

Pass 13 Mar 2014 97,734 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear exhaust rusted

Pass 6 Mar 2013 88,488 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 5 Mar 2013 88,488 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Mar 2012 79,624 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2012 79,624 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear exhaust silencer flange broken but not blowing at present.

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 13 Jan 2011 74,849 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2011 74,849 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2010 69,752 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2010 69,752 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2008 65,214 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2008 65,214 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

covers fitted to sills

long handbrake travel

Pass 14 May 2007 62,497 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2006 61,037 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2006 61,035 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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 MKK is a 2002 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 RF52 MKK, 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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RF52 MKK is a 2002 BMW M3, first registered on 18 November 2002.

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