MOT Status
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137,108 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Central Non obligatory mirror damaged foggy ()
Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Central Non obligatory mirror damaged foggy ()
Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
Central Non obligatory mirror damaged foggy ()
Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources & bulb holder (bonnet lid opening handle) slightly loose (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light water contamination (4.5.1 (b) (i))
Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front & rear start to delaminate (0.1 (b))
Central Non obligatory mirror damaged foggy ()
Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
rear fog lamps lenses fading
Central Non obligatory mirror damaged fading ()
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material next to the joints with the hoses (1.1.11 (c))
Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
Headlamp levelling device inoperative O/S/F level sensor linkage broken (4.1.5 (a))
Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Central Non obligatory mirror damaged fading ()
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material next to the joints with the hoses (1.1.11 (c))
Central Non obligatory mirror damaged lens ()
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides - by the joint with the hoses (1.1.11 (c))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view few stone chips (3.2 (a) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides rear - next to the joint with hoses (1.1.11 (c))
Central Non obligatory mirror damaged ()
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view few stone chips - zone 'A' & 'B' (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearly to the joint with hose (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view few stone chips - zones 'A' & 'B' (3.2 (a) (i))
central non-obligatory mirror slightly discoloured
Headlamp levelling device inoperative linkage on adjusting potentiometer broken on offside front suspension arm (4.1.5 (a))
Offside Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view few stone chips - zones 'A' & 'B' (3.2 (a) (i))
central non-obligatory mirror slightly discoloured
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
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)
Headlamp aim too low Both (1.8)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
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)
rear tyres worn close to limit
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)
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)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
front offside grill loose remove and put in vehicle
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the BMW M3?
Based on 440,678 MOT tests across 34,038 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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RL52 WSW is a 2002 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.
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 RL52 WSW, 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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RL52 WSW is a 2002 BMW M3, first registered on 11 November 2002.
Is RL52 WSW safe to buy?
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