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RK52 UCU

2002 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jan 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

118,928 mi
Last recorded118,928 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2025
Typical for 2002 BMW M377,945 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK52 UCU
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2025 118,928 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2025 118,452 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2023 117,606 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2023 117,574 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2022 116,674 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2021 116,654 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2020 116,627 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 24 Oct 2020 116,626 miles

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 12 Feb 2016 116,264 miles

Offside Rear Lower Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush outer (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 3 Feb 2016 116,262 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users n/s & o/s (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Rear Lower Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush outer (2.4.G.2)

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Pass 22 Sep 2014 113,768 miles

Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 30 Sep 2013 112,567 miles

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

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Aug 2012 105,726 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

uneven tyre wear on front

Pass 22 Sep 2011 94,553 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)

Pass 18 Sep 2010 86,142 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2009 79,751 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2008 73,698 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2007 66,868 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2006 61,427 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2005 51,230 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 UCU is a 2002 BMW M3 in Blue 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 UCU, 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 UCU registered?

RK52 UCU is a 2002 BMW M3, first registered on 6 September 2002.

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