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SB52 OBA

2002 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2024
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

184,172 mi
Last recorded184,172 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2023
Typical for 2002 BMW M377,945 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB52 OBA
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2023 184,172 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2022 177,642 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres worn down smooth on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Dec 2021 169,843 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material covered in underseal (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Dec 2020 161,464 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2020 159,982 miles

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

rear exhaust flange cracked

Pass 15 Jan 2019 158,238 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2018 156,566 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2017 149,358 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2016 140,517 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2015 131,543 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Jan 2014 122,459 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2013 113,961 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2012 113,882 miles

Centre Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a seal (2.3.3b)

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

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

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 22 Jan 2010 100,200 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2010 100,102 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2008 73,661 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2007 55,657 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2006 38,767 miles

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 15 Sep 2006 38,762 miles

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

both front tyres wearing on edges

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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SB52 OBA is a 2002 BMW M3 in Blue with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 SB52 OBA, 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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SB52 OBA is a 2002 BMW M3, first registered on 19 September 2002.

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