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RO52 ZBU

2002 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2013
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

103,773 mi
Last recorded103,773 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2012
Typical for 2002 BMW M377,945 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO52 ZBU
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 10 Sep 2012 103,773 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2011 98,105 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2010 93,973 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 87,676 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2008 78,971 miles

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

rear no plate blemishing

Pass 21 Sep 2007 73,233 miles

Rear registration plate starting to delaminate

Pass 21 Sep 2006 64,646 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2005 53,806 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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RO52 ZBU is a 2002 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 RO52 ZBU, 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 RO52 ZBU registered?

RO52 ZBU is a 2002 BMW M3, first registered on 27 September 2002.

Is RO52 ZBU safe to buy?

The MOT history for RO52 ZBU shows 8 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does RO52 ZBU have outstanding finance?

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