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RK52 OOA

2002 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Sep 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

147,330 mi
Last recorded147,330 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2025
Typical for 2002 BMW M377,945 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK52 OOA
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2025 147,330 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective clamp corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material as marked /over axle (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 11 Sep 2025 147,320 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended buckle missing/under seat ? (7.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective clamp corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material as marked /over axle (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 1 Nov 2021 146,025 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2020 141,132 miles
Pass 4 May 2019 137,199 miles
Pass 10 May 2018 135,789 miles
Pass 3 May 2017 133,857 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2016 131,400 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2015 128,846 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2014 124,905 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2013 117,480 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2012 102,988 miles

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

Offside Front 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)

Pass 23 Feb 2011 97,020 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

o/s front suspension position sensor burst

o/s mirror not fully secured

Fail 11 Feb 2011 97,020 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

o/s front suspension position sensor burst

o/s mirror not fully secured

Pass 25 Feb 2010 91,133 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2010 91,133 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2009 81,607 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2008 68,349 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 10 Mar 2007 61,021 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 24 Feb 2006 54,811 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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RK52 OOA is a 2002 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 RK52 OOA, 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 RK52 OOA registered?

RK52 OOA is a 2002 BMW M3, first registered on 20 September 2002.

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