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WK52 XVB

2002 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2023
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

63,403 mi
Last recorded63,403 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2022
Typical for 2002 BMW M377,945 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK52 XVB
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2022 63,403 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2022 63,380 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2021 61,199 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2020 53,266 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2020 53,266 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 21 Feb 2019 52,849 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2019 52,741 miles

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Headlamp levelling device linkage broken (mounted offside front lower suspension arm)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Feb 2018 52,108 miles

Front Headlamp self levelling device fitted to off side front lower suspension arm broken.

Fail 30 Jan 2018 52,092 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Exhaust pipe cracked. (7.1.2)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative Levelling device on front offside suspension broken. (1.7.2)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Front Worn smooth on outer part of tread area.

Offside Front Worn smooth on outer part of tread area.

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Nov 2012 50,117 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2011 45,138 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2010 41,725 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2009 38,594 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2008 34,989 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Oct 2007 30,385 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2006 25,500 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2005 19,922 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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WK52 XVB is a 2002 BMW M3 in Blue with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 WK52 XVB, 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

How do I check the history of WK52 XVB?

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What year was WK52 XVB registered?

WK52 XVB is a 2002 BMW M3, first registered on 10 October 2002.

Is WK52 XVB safe to buy?

The MOT history for WK52 XVB shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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