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RL52 PPO

2002 BMW M3

Silver Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

125,590 mi
Last recorded125,590 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2015
Typical for 2002 BMW M377,945 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRL52 PPO
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2015 125,590 miles

Rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 10 Oct 2014 116,602 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear exhaust brackets cracked but exhaust appears secure

Fail 4 Oct 2014 116,554 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Oct 2013 106,829 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2013 106,829 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 12 Sep 2012 97,648 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2012 97,646 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Sep 2011 94,759 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2010 91,206 miles

rear number plate damaged

front tyre wear on inner edges

Fail 28 Sep 2010 91,206 miles

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

Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

front tyre wear on inner edges

rear number plate damaged

Pass 30 Sep 2009 85,762 miles

Rear indicator bulbs - colour fading

Pass 27 Sep 2008 75,729 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2007 67,619 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2007 67,619 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 25 Sep 2006 60,942 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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RL52 PPO is a 2002 BMW M3 in Silver with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 RL52 PPO, 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 RL52 PPO registered?

RL52 PPO is a 2002 BMW M3, first registered on 26 September 2002.

Is RL52 PPO safe to buy?

The MOT history for RL52 PPO shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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