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RJ52 BUA

2002 BMW M3

Red Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Feb 2027
Tests30 (22 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

83,482 mi
Last recorded83,482 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 2002 BMW M377,945 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ52 BUA
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

22 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026 83,482 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Feb 2026 83,482 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2025 82,481 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Race harness fitted

Rear seat removed

Roll cage fitted

Vehicle modified for track use

Pass 9 Feb 2024 81,686 miles

Race harness fitted

Rear seat removed

Roll cage fitted

Uprated brakes fitted

Vehicle modified for track use

Pass 16 Feb 2023 80,452 miles

Race harness fitted

Rear seat removed

Vehicle has been modified for track use

Pass 10 Feb 2022 77,804 miles

Race harness fitted

Rear seat removed

Vehicle has been modified for track use

Pass 25 Feb 2021 76,103 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Race harness fitted

vehicle has be modified for track use

Pass 23 Jan 2020 74,749 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

race belt fitted

vehicle has been lowerd

Pass 1 Feb 2019 69,467 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Car modified for race/rally use.

Center stop lamp inoperative.

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test All rear seats missing. ()

Standard fitment seat belt missing All standard belts missing, replaced with full race harnesses. ()

Fail 1 Feb 2019 69,467 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Car modified for race/rally use.

Center stop lamp inoperative.

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test All rear seats missing. ()

Standard fitment seat belt missing All standard belts missing, replaced with full race harnesses. ()

Pass 17 Apr 2018 64,585 miles

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

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

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

Fail 17 Apr 2018 64,585 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2017 63,168 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Apr 2017 63,168 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 26 May 2016 60,850 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2015 58,717 miles

all tyres uneven wear and cuts in tread on front tyres.

Pass 17 Jun 2014 53,511 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

different wheels/tyres fitted at time of retest to initial test

Fail 13 Jun 2014 53,473 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Jun 2013 48,366 miles
Pass 21 May 2012 47,294 miles
Pass 28 May 2011 46,247 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2010 43,999 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2009 40,807 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2009 40,755 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2008 35,047 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2008 35,046 miles

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

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 31 Jan 2007 29,944 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2006 29,289 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2005 22,433 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2005 22,433 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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RJ52 BUA is a 2002 BMW M3 in Red with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 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 RJ52 BUA, 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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RJ52 BUA is a 2002 BMW M3, first registered on 18 December 2002.

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