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WA52 PNX

2002 BMW M3

Yellow Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

78,542 mi
Last recorded78,542 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2025
Typical for 2002 BMW M377,945 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA52 PNX
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2002
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2025 78,542 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2021 78,452 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2021 78,451 miles

Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative Seized and arm broken (4.1.5 (a))

Pass 28 Sep 2018 78,437 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Pass 6 Oct 2017 78,398 miles

handbrake performance 17%

o/s/f tyre wearing on edges

Pass 7 Jun 2016 78,359 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on edges (4.1.E.1)

Fail 2 Jun 2016 78,337 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Apr 2015 78,174 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/f tyre worn on edges

Pass 10 Jan 2014 77,891 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 7 Jan 2014 77,883 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Mar 2012 75,773 miles

traction control light on

Fail 3 Mar 2012 75,763 miles

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

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

traction control light on

Pass 15 Jan 2011 71,489 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 18 Jan 2010 69,356 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2008 59,799 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2008 46,906 miles

offside front jacking block missing

offside rear jacking block damaged

very slight freeplay at offside front wheel

Pass 10 Jan 2007 32,749 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2007 32,749 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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 PNX is a 2002 BMW M3 in Yellow 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 WA52 PNX, 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 PNX registered?

WA52 PNX is a 2002 BMW M3, first registered on 2 September 2002.

Is WA52 PNX safe to buy?

The MOT history for WA52 PNX shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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