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RL52 ZYY

2002 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 May 2027
Tests3 (3 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

77,899 mi
Last recorded77,899 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 2002 BMW M377,945 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRL52 ZYY
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,200cc

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MOT History

3 pass
Pass 8 May 2026 77,899 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2024 77,377 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both Lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both Lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 2 Aug 2023 77,330 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 ZYY is a 2002 BMW M3 in Blue with a 3,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 ZYY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RL52 ZYY registered?

RL52 ZYY is a 2002 BMW M3, first registered on 11 September 2002.

Is RL52 ZYY safe to buy?

The MOT history for RL52 ZYY shows 3 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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