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VO52 GOP

2002 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jul 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

133,102 mi
Last recorded133,102 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2026
Typical for 2002 BMW M377,945 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO52 GOP
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2026 133,102 miles
Pass 24 May 2023 132,957 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2022 132,406 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2020 132,299 miles
Pass 18 May 2017 129,216 miles

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

Fail 12 May 2017 129,215 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 10 May 2016 121,965 miles

Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view interior mirror (8.1.2a)

Pass 1 May 2015 114,669 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 2 May 2014 107,508 miles
Pass 2 May 2013 100,401 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

slight damage n/s/r tyre side wall

Pass 1 May 2012 93,019 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

slight damage to n/s/f and n/s/r tyre outer side wall

Pass 18 Jan 2011 83,826 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2011 83,826 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 19 Jan 2010 80,262 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2009 73,645 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2009 73,645 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Pass 23 Jan 2008 62,381 miles

nearside and offside rear tyres on limit 1.6mm advise

Pass 24 Jan 2007 51,021 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2007 51,020 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 17 Jan 2006 39,322 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 GOP is a 2002 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 VO52 GOP, 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 VO52 GOP registered?

VO52 GOP is a 2002 BMW M3, first registered on 5 September 2002.

Is VO52 GOP safe to buy?

The MOT history for VO52 GOP shows 20 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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