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SW52 SLZ

2002 BMW M3

Red Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jun 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

52,935 mi
Last recorded52,935 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2026
Typical for 2002 BMW M377,945 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW52 SLZ
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2026 52,935 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2025 52,745 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2024 51,053 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2022 50,687 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Sep 2021 50,365 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2020 49,538 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front tyres slightly perishing in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Sep 2019 48,637 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2018 47,845 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2017 44,944 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Aug 2016 43,401 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2015 42,869 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear view mirror missing

Pass 15 Aug 2014 39,789 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 15 Aug 2014 39,789 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 30 Apr 2013 38,251 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2011 35,556 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2011 35,556 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2010 32,542 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2009 25,102 miles

all four tyres worn on shoulders

slight play within o/s of steering rack

Pass 10 Dec 2008 22,560 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2008 18,092 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2008 18,092 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2006 14,882 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2005 9,440 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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SW52 SLZ is a 2002 BMW M3 in Red with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 SW52 SLZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SW52 SLZ registered?

SW52 SLZ is a 2002 BMW M3, first registered on 23 November 2002.

Is SW52 SLZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for SW52 SLZ shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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