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VO52 ADZ

2002 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2025
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

118,423 mi
Last recorded118,423 miles
Recorded on13 May 2025
Typical for 2002 BMW M377,945 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO52 ADZ
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Fail 13 May 2025 118,423 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2024 117,768 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2024 117,626 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2023 117,585 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2022 115,880 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2022 115,550 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2021 106,899 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2019 103,996 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2019 103,995 miles

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

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Pass 4 Oct 2018 100,559 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2017 96,723 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2016 94,139 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2016 94,139 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Oct 2015 91,194 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2014 87,660 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2014 87,660 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Fail 11 Oct 2013 84,768 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Oct 2013 84,768 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2012 78,557 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2011 76,024 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2010 75,662 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2009 74,454 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2008 69,702 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 Oct 2007 57,731 miles

ADVISE NAIL IN O/S/F TYRE.

Pass 11 Oct 2006 47,426 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2006 41,929 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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VO52 ADZ is a 2002 BMW M3 in Blue with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 VO52 ADZ, 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 VO52 ADZ registered?

VO52 ADZ is a 2002 BMW M3, first registered on 1 September 2002.

Is VO52 ADZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for VO52 ADZ shows 26 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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