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RX52 SKF

2002 BMW M3

Yellow Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2022
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

145,466 mi
Last recorded145,466 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2021
Typical for 2002 BMW M377,945 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX52 SKF
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2002
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2021 145,466 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Wear to rear differential mounting bush

Pass 11 Sep 2020 145,227 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2019 144,608 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2018 142,535 miles

Both front tyres have 3 mm of tread left wearing on edges and starting to crack

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

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

Fail 17 Aug 2018 142,532 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Brake pipe excessively corroded FRONT TO OFFSIDE REAR (1.1.11 (c))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Both front tyres have 3 mm of tread left wearing on edges and starting to crack

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2017 141,899 miles

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

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

under trays fitted

Fail 21 Aug 2017 141,899 miles

Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

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

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

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

under trays fitted

Pass 18 Aug 2016 140,609 miles

Decelerometer brake test carried out, vehicle fitted with limited slip diff

Pass 27 Aug 2015 137,735 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

play in steering rack inner joints

Fail 21 Aug 2015 137,654 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative (1.7.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Aug 2014 128,001 miles

advise brake pad warning light on

advise off side front suspension level valve broken insecure

advise oil leak at engine area

advise rear brake discs corroded

advise various engine warning lights on at dash

Fail 22 Aug 2014 128,001 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

advise brake pad warning light on

advise off side front suspension level valve broken insecure

advise oil leak at engine area

advise rear brake discs corroded

advise various engine warning lights on at dash

Fail 22 Aug 2014 127,993 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

brake pad warning light on

rear brake discs badly corroded

osr exhaust bracket worn but cannot move outside its frame

Pass 30 Jul 2013 115,984 miles

advise minor rusting to rear brake pipes

Pass 7 Aug 2012 111,148 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2011 107,669 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 12 Jul 2011 107,669 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 8 Jul 2010 103,288 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2010 103,288 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 1 Jul 2009 100,627 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2008 95,175 miles

Nearside Inner Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Outer Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Inner Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Outer Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

front wipers slightly smearing screen

Pass 15 Mar 2007 88,545 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside front tyre worn on edges.

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside front tyre worn on edges.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 17 Mar 2006 75,931 miles

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

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

nearside front tyre has small cuts on inner side wall

Pass 2 Nov 2005 70,921 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2005 70,921 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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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RX52 SKF is a 2002 BMW M3 in Yellow with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 RX52 SKF, 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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RX52 SKF is a 2002 BMW M3, first registered on 17 December 2002.

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