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SA52 KCC

2002 BMW M3

Yellow Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2016
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

109,487 mi
Last recorded109,487 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2015
Typical for 2002 BMW M377,945 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA52 KCC
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2002
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2015 109,487 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 29 Apr 2015 109,487 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 14 May 2014 100,631 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2014 100,631 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2013 100,120 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2013 100,120 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2012 87,209 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 May 2011 81,712 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2010 68,136 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2009 54,135 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2009 54,135 miles

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

Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 23 Apr 2008 43,721 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2007 38,834 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2007 38,832 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Nov 2006 30,284 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2006 27,247 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2005 19,093 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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SA52 KCC is a 2002 BMW M3 in Yellow with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 SA52 KCC, 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 SA52 KCC registered?

SA52 KCC is a 2002 BMW M3, first registered on 4 September 2002.

Is SA52 KCC safe to buy?

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