MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
102,454 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear tyre perished in tread
both front tyres wearing on inner edges
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear tyre perished in tread
both front tyres wearing on inner edges
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit And cracking (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit And cracking (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit And cracking (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit And cracking (4.1.E.1)
TCL Light on
Centre Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
engine cover and undertray fitted some items not seen
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Exhaust system not adequately supported rear silencer clamps missing/broken (7.1.1)
Headlamp aim too high both front light level adjuster broken offside front suspension arm (1.8)
Nearside Rear Anti-lock braking system wiring excessively damaged sensor (3.4.3)
Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)
Centre Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
engine cover and undertray fitted some items not seen
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
both back box flange clamps rusted away
cat converter bolt missing
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
rear exhaust joint clamps badly corroded
Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
rear exhaust joint clamps badly corroded
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Small lever on offside front suspension connected to the computer link broken
Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the BMW M3?
Based on 440,678 MOT tests across 34,038 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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VU52 CGE is a 2002 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.
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 VU52 CGE, 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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VU52 CGE is a 2002 BMW M3, first registered on 4 September 2002.
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