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SK52 EXW

2002 BMW M3

Silver Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2012
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

61,508 mi
Last recorded61,508 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2011
Typical for 2002 BMW M377,945 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK52 EXW
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2011 61,508 miles

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

automatic headlight leveling arm broken

bolt missing from nearside centre exhaust flange

fuel cap seal slightly deteriorated

slight play in nearside steering rack arm

Fail 23 Apr 2011 61,458 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

automatic headlight leveling arm broken

bolt missing from nearside centre exhaust flange

fuel cap seal slightly deteriorated

slight play in nearside steering rack arm

Pass 19 May 2010 58,885 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 12 Aug 2009 53,225 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2008 49,075 miles

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

slight play o/s steering rack

Pass 7 Sep 2007 40,445 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2006 28,426 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2005 23,415 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2005 23,415 miles

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

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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SK52 EXW is a 2002 BMW M3 in Silver with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 SK52 EXW, 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 SK52 EXW registered?

SK52 EXW is a 2002 BMW M3, first registered on 26 September 2002.

Is SK52 EXW safe to buy?

The MOT history for SK52 EXW shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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