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SK52 EYU

2002 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2023
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

54,360 mi
Last recorded54,360 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2022
Typical for 2002 BMW M377,945 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK52 EYU
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2022 54,360 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

both front brake backing plates corroded

slight dampness around rear diff

Pass 17 Sep 2020 53,470 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 17 Sep 2020 53,470 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2019 53,453 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 19 Sep 2019 53,453 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 Sep 2018 51,386 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 24 Sep 2018 51,386 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 25 Sep 2017 49,717 miles

Both front & n/s/r tyres worn on outer shoulders.

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

Pass 20 Sep 2016 47,961 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2016 47,961 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2015 45,067 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2014 44,979 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2013 44,947 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2012 44,504 miles

Front headlight sensor insecure

o/s/r tyre soft

Pass 27 Sep 2011 43,503 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Fail 27 Sep 2011 43,503 miles

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

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 26 Aug 2010 39,420 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Headlamp level sensor on offside front lower arm insecure.

Slight leak at differential. Nearside shaft seal.

Fail 26 Aug 2010 39,420 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Headlamp level sensor on offside front lower arm insecure.

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

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

Slight leak at differential. Nearside shaft seal.

Pass 9 Sep 2009 34,844 miles

advisory corrosion on middle section of brake pipe

advisory o/s and n/s mirror glasses starting to discolour

advisory o/s/r flasher bulb slightly discoloured

Fail 8 Sep 2009 34,836 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

advisory corrosion on middle section of brake pipe

advisory o/s and n/s mirror glasses starting to discolour

advisory o/s/r flasher bulb slightly discoloured

Pass 25 Sep 2008 30,120 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2007 23,126 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2007 23,126 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Oct 2006 21,038 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2005 14,853 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2005 14,853 miles

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 EYU is a 2002 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 SK52 EYU, 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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SK52 EYU is a 2002 BMW M3, first registered on 27 September 2002.

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