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SL52 FLX

2002 BMW M3

Red Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jul 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

73,274 mi
Last recorded73,274 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2026
Typical for 2002 BMW M377,945 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL52 FLX
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2026 73,274 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2025 71,247 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2022 71,225 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2021 70,744 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rears inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

rear diff oil leak

Fail 14 Oct 2021 70,744 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rears inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

rear diff oil leak

Pass 15 Oct 2020 69,727 miles

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

Offside Front hight sensor detached

Fail 13 Oct 2020 69,727 miles

Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp makes fog light work (4.3.3 (b))

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

Offside Front hight sensor detached

Pass 12 Apr 2019 69,228 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2019 69,226 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Apr 2018 68,467 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 13 Apr 2018 68,467 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front tyre worn on inner/outer edges

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

Pass 5 Apr 2017 67,813 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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)

Fail 4 Apr 2017 67,813 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced RBT readings 100/230 (3.7.B.6b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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 14 Apr 2016 66,077 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2016 66,077 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

play in offside steering rack

Pass 9 Apr 2015 64,744 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

rear brake pads worn

Fail 9 Apr 2015 64,744 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

rear brake pads worn

Nail in nearside front tyre

nail in offside rear tyre and under-inflated

Pass 3 Apr 2014 62,492 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front to rear brake pipe (rear portion) corroded

Fail 2 Apr 2014 62,492 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front to rear brake pipe (rear portion) corroded

Pass 5 Apr 2013 61,610 miles

both rear tyres worn

Pass 2 Apr 2012 61,325 miles

Nail in front tyre

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 30 Mar 2011 60,117 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2010 58,079 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2009 53,308 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 11 Aug 2008 49,936 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2007 43,780 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2006 37,599 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2005 28,748 miles

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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SL52 FLX is a 2002 BMW M3 in Red with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 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 SL52 FLX, 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 SL52 FLX registered?

SL52 FLX is a 2002 BMW M3, first registered on 23 October 2002.

Is SL52 FLX safe to buy?

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