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SM52 KPU

2002 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Sep 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

133,336 mi
Last recorded133,336 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2025
Typical for 2002 BMW M377,945 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM52 KPU
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2025 133,336 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2025 133,336 miles

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))

Pass 10 Sep 2024 131,189 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2021 129,365 miles

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))

Pass 3 Dec 2020 127,400 miles

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))

Pass 29 Nov 2019 124,969 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both upper mounts (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 29 Nov 2019 124,969 miles

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))

Pass 23 Nov 2018 121,290 miles

Offside Front headlight level sensor linkage broken

Pass 11 Dec 2017 118,772 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2016 115,218 miles

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

Fail 5 Dec 2016 115,218 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2015 111,382 miles

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)

Fail 11 Dec 2015 111,382 miles

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)

Pass 5 Dec 2014 107,165 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2013 101,550 miles

n/s rear shock absorber upper mount starting to split

Fail 5 Dec 2013 101,550 miles

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

n/s rear shock absorber upper mount starting to split

Pass 3 Dec 2012 91,850 miles

slight play in o/s steering tie rod

Pass 13 Dec 2011 83,192 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2011 83,190 miles

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)

Pass 9 Dec 2010 74,202 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2009 66,622 miles

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)

Pass 22 Nov 2008 58,524 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2007 49,721 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2006 39,750 miles

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

O/s rear one side light inop

Pass 22 Nov 2005 29,037 miles

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

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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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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What year was SM52 KPU registered?

SM52 KPU is a 2002 BMW M3, first registered on 30 November 2002.

Is SM52 KPU safe to buy?

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