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RV52 OTW

2002 BMW M3

Silver Petrol 3500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2022
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

77,716 mi
Last recorded77,716 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2021
Typical for 2002 BMW M377,945 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV52 OTW
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,500cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2021 77,716 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2021 77,716 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Nov 2019 71,001 miles
Pass 23 May 2018 69,695 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2017 69,506 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2015 68,128 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2014 64,508 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2012 62,989 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2011 52,873 miles

1.offside rear drive shaft gaitor insecure. 2.nearside front tyre has a cut on outer wall. 3.front brake discs getting pitted. 4. rear brake discs getting corroded.

Fail 14 Jan 2011 52,870 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

f/discs pitted

o/s r outer gaiter damage

rear discs corrded

Pass 15 Oct 2007 47,924 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2006 43,864 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 OTW is a 2002 BMW M3 in Silver with a 3,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 OTW, 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 OTW registered?

RV52 OTW is a 2002 BMW M3, first registered on 25 October 2002.

Is RV52 OTW safe to buy?

The MOT history for RV52 OTW shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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