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SP52 UWO

2002 BMW M3

Silver Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2024
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

83,676 mi
Last recorded83,676 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2023
Typical for 2002 BMW M377,945 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2023 83,676 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2020 81,027 miles

rear suspension and brake components effected by surface corrosion

Pass 4 Nov 2019 80,985 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2019 80,985 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 10 Feb 2017 80,794 miles

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted covering fuel and brake lines

Fail 10 Feb 2017 80,794 miles

Central Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Central Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted covering fuel and brake lines

Pass 8 Feb 2016 79,116 miles

Centre Front Lower under tray wet ---oil leaks

Offside Rear brake binding slightly after application of handbrake

Rear exhaust tail pipes both hitting bumper

rear axle and suspension parts rusty

Fail 4 Feb 2016 79,116 miles

Centre Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing belt missing---stock is present (5.1.1)

Centre Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Rear Upper Brake pipe inadequately clipped metal brake pipe join with flexi has no securing clip (3.6.B.1)

Offside Rear Upper Brake pipe inadequately clipped metal brake pipe at join with flexi has no securing clip (3.6.B.1)

Rear registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

Centre Front Lower under tray wet ---oil leaks

Offside Rear brake binding slightly after application of handbrake

Rear exhaust tail pipes both hitting bumper

rear axle and suspension parts rusty

Pass 5 Feb 2015 71,935 miles

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

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Fail 2 Feb 2015 71,860 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

front tyres worn on inside edge

Pass 7 Feb 2014 63,246 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 7 Feb 2014 63,246 miles

Offside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 1 Feb 2013 55,850 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 13 Feb 2012 52,847 miles

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

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

front wiper blades slight smearing

Fail 13 Feb 2012 52,847 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

front wiper blades slight smearing

Pass 31 Jan 2011 51,333 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2009 41,619 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 25 Nov 2008 34,907 miles

offside rear brake corroded inner side

slight play in steering arms

Fail 19 Nov 2008 34,845 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

offside rear brake corroded inner side

slight play in steering arms

Pass 12 Nov 2007 27,860 miles

both rear tyres worn on outer edge

Fail 12 Nov 2007 27,860 miles

registration plate not displaying a BSAU 145d marking (6.3.3b)

registration plate not displaying the name of the supplying outlet (6.3.3a)

registration plate not displaying the postcode of the supplying outlet (6.3.3a)

both rear tyres worn on outer edge

Pass 14 Nov 2006 22,831 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

front brake pads low

Fail 14 Nov 2006 22,831 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

front brake pads low

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 UWO is a 2002 BMW M3 in Silver with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 SP52 UWO, 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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SP52 UWO is a 2002 BMW M3, first registered on 13 November 2002.

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