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WA52 EYB

2002 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

75,080 mi
Last recorded75,080 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2011
Typical for 2002 BMW M377,945 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA52 EYB
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2011 75,080 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Jan 2010 52,518 miles

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

nearside front tyre rim protectors(inner and outer sidewalls) slightly damaged

offside front suspension sensor broken

offside front tyre rim protector(inner sidwall) slightly damaged

Fail 22 Jan 2010 52,518 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

nearside front tyre rim protectors(inner and outer sidewalls) slightly damaged

offside front suspension sensor broken

offside front tyre rim protector(inner sidwall) slightly damaged

Pass 13 Jan 2009 45,220 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2008 38,957 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2007 33,064 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2007 33,032 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Jan 2006 25,630 miles

advise rear tyres low

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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WA52 EYB is a 2002 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 WA52 EYB, 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 WA52 EYB registered?

WA52 EYB is a 2002 BMW M3, first registered on 12 September 2002.

Is WA52 EYB safe to buy?

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