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RV52 ZXB

2002 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

92,510 mi
Last recorded92,510 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2020
Typical for 2002 BMW M377,945 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV52 ZXB
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2020 92,510 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2020 92,509 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 16 Mar 2019 86,659 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2018 85,896 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2018 85,894 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 30 Jul 2016 81,788 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 1 Aug 2015 75,243 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2014 70,332 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2013 63,525 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres slightly out of shape

Fail 11 Aug 2013 63,473 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres slightly out of shape

Pass 23 May 2012 56,912 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)

Fail 23 May 2012 56,912 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 May 2011 53,129 miles
Fail 19 May 2011 53,104 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 31 Jul 2010 48,916 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2009 42,870 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2008 40,695 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2007 36,130 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2006 31,592 miles

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

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

oil leak

Pass 23 Feb 2006 29,690 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 ZXB is a 2002 BMW M3 in Blue with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 ZXB, 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 ZXB registered?

RV52 ZXB is a 2002 BMW M3, first registered on 5 November 2002.

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