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RV52 ETU

2002 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

137,186 mi
Last recorded137,186 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2020
Typical for 2002 BMW M377,945 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV52 ETU
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2020 137,186 miles

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

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

Petrol cap rubber slightly deteriorated

Pass 2 May 2019 128,744 miles
Pass 2 May 2018 122,337 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2018 122,295 miles

Central Rear Statutory seat belt missing buckle (5.1.1)

Rear coil spring broken both sides (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 24 Apr 2017 116,368 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2017 165,212 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Apr 2016 110,905 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 14 Apr 2015 101,815 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2014 96,389 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2014 96,389 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2013 86,454 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2013 86,454 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 25 Feb 2012 75,428 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2011 71,160 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 10 Mar 2010 63,485 miles

(1)BRAKE PAD WARNING LAMP ON DASH (2)N/S/F FOG LAMP CRACKED

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 5 Mar 2009 61,093 miles

front tyres worn on outer edges

Fail 2 Mar 2009 61,093 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)

front tyres worn on outer edges

Pass 28 Sep 2006 60,049 miles

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

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 29 Sep 2005 56,755 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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RV52 ETU is a 2002 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 RV52 ETU, 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 RV52 ETU registered?

RV52 ETU is a 2002 BMW M3, first registered on 13 September 2002.

Is RV52 ETU safe to buy?

The MOT history for RV52 ETU shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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