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RJ52 UNN

2002 BMW M3

Grey Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2024
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

82,964 mi
Last recorded82,964 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2023
Typical for 2002 BMW M377,945 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ52 UNN
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2023 82,964 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2021 82,923 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 9 Jul 2021 82,923 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 May 2020 100,023 miles
Fail 20 May 2020 100,023 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 18 Mar 2019 99,321 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2019 99,321 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 15 Mar 2018 98,666 miles

Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Undertrays fitted

Pass 6 Oct 2016 98,597 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2015 98,193 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Feb 2015 98,193 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Jan 2014 87,581 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2014 87,581 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 15 Oct 2010 77,474 miles

N/S/F & O/S/F Tyre tread wearing on outer edges.

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)

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2009 72,936 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2008 66,877 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2007 58,868 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2007 58,865 miles

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

engine top cover fitted.

full engine tray fitted.

Pass 14 Oct 2006 51,848 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2005 39,812 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 UNN is a 2002 BMW M3 in Grey with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 UNN, 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 RJ52 UNN registered?

RJ52 UNN is a 2002 BMW M3, first registered on 29 October 2002.

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