MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
83,676 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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rear suspension and brake components effected by surface corrosion
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))
engine covers fitted
under trays fitted covering fuel and brake lines
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
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
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
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)
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
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)
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)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
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
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
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)
Nail in nearside front tyre
offside rear brake corroded inner side
slight play in steering arms
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
both rear tyres worn on outer edge
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
Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
front brake pads low
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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