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RL52 WSW

2002 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Dec 2026
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

137,108 mi
Last recorded137,108 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2025
Typical for 2002 BMW M377,945 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRL52 WSW
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2025 137,108 miles

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))

Fail 15 Dec 2025 137,094 miles

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))

Pass 28 Oct 2024 130,025 miles

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))

Pass 24 Oct 2023 122,713 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2022 120,987 miles

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))

Fail 31 Oct 2022 120,987 miles

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))

Pass 8 Nov 2021 115,412 miles

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))

Pass 13 Nov 2020 109,415 miles

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))

Pass 31 Oct 2019 104,563 miles

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

Fail 31 Oct 2019 104,563 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2018 96,560 miles

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))

Pass 15 Nov 2017 86,727 miles

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)

Fail 15 Nov 2017 86,727 miles

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)

Pass 7 Nov 2016 76,958 miles

rear tyres worn close to limit

Pass 3 Nov 2015 65,520 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 3 Nov 2014 52,938 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2014 52,924 miles

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)

Pass 21 Oct 2013 38,938 miles

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

front offside grill loose remove and put in vehicle

Pass 14 Nov 2012 27,119 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2011 24,874 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2010 23,879 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2009 21,254 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2008 15,161 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2007 12,729 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2006 10,172 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2005 7,447 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 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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What year was RL52 WSW registered?

RL52 WSW is a 2002 BMW M3, first registered on 11 November 2002.

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