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SV52 ZJO

2002 BMW M3

Yellow Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

140,025 mi
Last recorded140,025 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2025
Typical for 2002 BMW M377,945 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV52 ZJO
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2002
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2025 140,025 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2024 139,526 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2023 137,597 miles

Fuel cap sealing ring cracking/perishing

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 2 Jun 2023 137,547 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Fuel cap sealing ring cracking/perishing

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 May 2022 135,506 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2021 132,984 miles
Pass 31 May 2019 131,699 miles
Fail 25 May 2019 131,687 miles

Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Pass 6 Jun 2018 129,670 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2017 123,185 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2016 120,558 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2015 111,508 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2014 110,200 miles

Both rear tyres showing slight signs of cracking / perishing

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

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

Screw in nearside rear tyre

Pass 26 Jul 2013 105,469 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2013 105,463 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Pass 20 Mar 2012 105,020 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2011 103,295 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2010 95,912 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2009 86,107 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2008 76,190 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 5 Feb 2008 76,190 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2007 64,415 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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SV52 ZJO is a 2002 BMW M3 in Yellow with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 SV52 ZJO, 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 SV52 ZJO registered?

SV52 ZJO is a 2002 BMW M3, first registered on 20 September 2002.

Is SV52 ZJO safe to buy?

The MOT history for SV52 ZJO shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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