MOT Status
ValidMileage
133,336 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both upper mounts (5.3.2 (c))
Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative suspension sensor linkage (4.1.5 (a))
Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both upper mounts (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Front headlight level sensor linkage broken
Brake pipe slightly corroded front sections of front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Offside Front headlight automatic height adjustment linkage broken at suspension arm
Rear tyre treads getting low
Brake pipe slightly corroded front section of front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
auto headlight adjustment bracket broken at o/s front suspension arm
slight play in n/s of steering rack
Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Brake pipe slightly corroded front section of front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
auto headlight adjustment bracket broken at o/s front suspension arm
slight play in n/s of steering rack
Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front section of front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front section of front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front section of front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front section of front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
n/s rear shock absorber upper mount starting to split
Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
n/s rear shock absorber upper mount starting to split
slight play in o/s steering tie rod
Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
O/s rear one side light inop
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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Top MOT Failure Points
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SM52 KPU is a 2002 BMW M3 in Blue with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.
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 SM52 KPU, 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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SM52 KPU is a 2002 BMW M3, first registered on 30 November 2002.
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