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SK52 OLC

2002 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

86,896 mi
Last recorded86,896 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2016
Typical for 2002 BMW M377,945 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2016 86,896 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear subframe mounting point (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear subframe mounting point (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

wheel rim protectors on all4 tyres showing signs of chaffing but not through to bias

Pass 13 Jan 2015 82,101 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearside front brake back plate rattles.all four tyres badly feathered.rear subframe mounts soft.

Pass 13 Jan 2014 76,596 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front wipers starting to smear

fuel cap sealing washer cracking

Fail 13 Jan 2014 76,596 miles

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front wipers starting to smear

fuel cap sealing washer cracking

Fail 31 Dec 2013 76,442 miles

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 4 Dec 2012 68,693 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2011 67,358 miles

N/S wiper blade deteriorated

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 4 Oct 2010 61,212 miles

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

offside front esp linkage broken

Fail 30 Sep 2010 61,212 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Service brake juddering severely (3.7.C.2)

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Service brake juddering severely (3.7.C.2)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

nearside and offside rear disc

offside front esp linkage broken

Pass 10 Sep 2009 56,168 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 31 Aug 2009 56,168 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 17 Jun 2008 49,949 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2008 49,944 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2007 45,272 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2006 37,389 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 2 Dec 2005 29,426 miles

cut on outside wall off near/side/ front tyre

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 OLC is a 2002 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 OLC, 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 OLC is a 2002 BMW M3, first registered on 1 December 2002.

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