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RV52 XGO

2002 BMW M3

Silver Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2025
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

68,003 mi
Last recorded68,003 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2024
Typical for 2002 BMW M377,945 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV52 XGO
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2024 68,003 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2023 67,897 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2022 67,476 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2021 67,213 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2019 67,007 miles

rear exhaust clamps slightly corroded

Pass 16 Mar 2017 65,896 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2015 64,571 miles

Nearside Front side light has slight blue cast.

Offside Front side light has slight blue cast.

battery is insecure inside boot and will not fall.

remove items encroaching drivers view of the road prior to test.

Pass 17 Dec 2014 59,983 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2013 57,314 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2012 54,401 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2011 51,828 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2011 48,048 miles

Oil leak

Fail 5 Jan 2011 48,048 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 2 Dec 2009 43,484 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Oil leak

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

Fail 25 Nov 2009 43,204 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 brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 13 Aug 2008
Pass 7 Aug 2007 30,382 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2007 30,352 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Aug 2006 20,985 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2006 16,108 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 XGO is a 2002 BMW M3 in Silver with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 XGO, 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

How do I check the history of RV52 XGO?

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What year was RV52 XGO registered?

RV52 XGO is a 2002 BMW M3, first registered on 16 September 2002.

Is RV52 XGO safe to buy?

The MOT history for RV52 XGO shows 20 tests with a 85% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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