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RY52 CVG

2002 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jan 2027
Tests20 (20 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

80,508 mi
Last recorded80,508 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2026
Typical for 2002 BMW M377,945 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY52 CVG
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

20 pass
Pass 8 Jan 2026 80,508 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 28 Nov 2024 80,497 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 16 Oct 2023 80,485 miles

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2022 80,337 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2021 80,197 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2020 79,504 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2019 78,629 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2018 77,235 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2017 75,856 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2016 75,090 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2015 74,300 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2014 72,373 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2013 69,026 miles

rear ehaust box joint repaired with jointing paste

Pass 10 Aug 2012 66,149 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2011 63,160 miles

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 3 Aug 2010 60,868 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2009 58,444 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2008 54,893 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2007 48,253 miles

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

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

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

rear tyres are worn bald on inside edge

Pass 26 Aug 2006 38,962 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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RY52 CVG 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 100%.

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 RY52 CVG, 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

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What year was RY52 CVG registered?

RY52 CVG is a 2002 BMW M3, first registered on 26 September 2002.

Is RY52 CVG safe to buy?

The MOT history for RY52 CVG shows 20 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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