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SE52 CWC

2002 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2020
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

111,436 mi
Last recorded111,436 miles
Recorded on23 May 2019
Typical for 2002 BMW M377,945 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSE52 CWC
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 23 May 2019 111,436 miles

Exhaust mounting defective rear center to rear box clamps rotten away (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 16 May 2019 111,433 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust mounting defective rear center to rear box clamps rotten away (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2018 110,104 miles

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

Fail 17 Apr 2018 110,102 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing x2 (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing x2 (4.2.A.1e)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 8 Feb 2016 105,871 miles

oil leak

Fail 4 Feb 2016 105,869 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

oil leak

Pass 6 Feb 2015 97,521 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2014 88,888 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2014 88,888 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2013 83,885 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2013 83,885 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 3 Dec 2011 79,636 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2010 69,760 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2009 64,127 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2009 64,127 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Pass 27 Nov 2008 56,828 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2008 56,828 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 19 Nov 2007 47,445 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Nov 2007 47,445 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2006 32,836 miles

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

Fail 30 Oct 2006 30,935 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

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

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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 CWC is a 2002 BMW M3 in Blue with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 CWC, 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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SE52 CWC is a 2002 BMW M3, first registered on 28 September 2002.

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