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SY52 WOC

2002 BMW M3

Silver Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2025
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

59,350 mi
Last recorded59,350 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2024
Typical for 2002 BMW M377,945 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY52 WOC
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2024 59,350 miles
Pass 24 May 2019 56,493 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 23 May 2019 56,493 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 May 2018 55,957 miles

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive leak from diff front seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 May 2017 55,202 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 12 May 2016 54,145 miles

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

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

Fail 10 May 2016 54,145 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 7 May 2015 53,174 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2015 53,120 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 May 2014 51,864 miles
Pass 20 May 2013 50,754 miles
Fail 20 May 2013 50,753 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2012 47,331 miles

Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 May 2011 45,009 miles
Fail 7 May 2011 44,927 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 6 May 2010 42,174 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2010 42,173 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Apr 2009 38,008 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 34,028 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2006 29,951 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2006 25,576 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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SY52 WOC is a 2002 BMW M3 in Silver with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 SY52 WOC, 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 SY52 WOC registered?

SY52 WOC is a 2002 BMW M3, first registered on 1 September 2002.

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