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SP52 DGU

2002 BMW M3

Silver Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

79,147 mi
Last recorded79,147 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2011
Typical for 2002 BMW M377,945 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP52 DGU
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2011 79,147 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2011 79,059 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 29 Jan 2010 69,567 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2010 69,567 miles
Pass 6 May 2009 64,494 miles
Pass 2 May 2008 52,876 miles
Pass 15 May 2006 21,760 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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SP52 DGU is a 2002 BMW M3 in Silver with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SP52 DGU, 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 SP52 DGU registered?

SP52 DGU is a 2002 BMW M3, first registered on 1 September 2002.

Is SP52 DGU safe to buy?

The MOT history for SP52 DGU shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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