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SE52 CHL

2002 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2015
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

80,533 mi
Last recorded80,533 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2014
Typical for 2002 BMW M377,945 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSE52 CHL
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2014 80,533 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2013 79,967 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2012 76,899 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2010 69,918 miles

near side front tyre on limits

off side front tyre worn low on outer edge

Fail 24 Aug 2010 69,918 miles

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

near side front tyre on limits

off side front tyre worn low on outer edge

Pass 18 Dec 2009 63,290 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2008 48,653 miles

offside front tyre has a cut on outerwall but not deep enough to reach the cords

Pass 12 Dec 2007 34,711 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2007 32,410 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 26 Jul 2007 32,410 miles
Pass 30 May 2007 31,226 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2006 24,869 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2006 24,869 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 7 Jun 2006 24,819 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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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SE52 CHL is a 2002 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 SE52 CHL, 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 SE52 CHL registered?

SE52 CHL is a 2002 BMW M3, first registered on 1 September 2002.

Is SE52 CHL safe to buy?

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