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WN52 EUF

2002 BMW M3

White Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2022
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

123,092 mi
Last recorded123,092 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2021
Typical for 2002 BMW M377,945 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWN52 EUF
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2021 123,092 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2020 123,080 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2018 122,465 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Dec 2018 122,455 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emits visible black smoke at idle (8.2.1.2 (f))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2017 120,022 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front joint (7.1.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Side repeater slightly discoloured Both front (1.4.A.2f)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both rear inner edge's. (4.1.E.1)

Fail 14 Jul 2017 120,022 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front joint (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Side repeater slightly discoloured Both front (1.4.A.2f)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both rear inner edge's. (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Apr 2016 119,097 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2015 113,723 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2014 102,684 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2013 96,551 miles

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 4 Apr 2013 96,551 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 19 Apr 2012 94,010 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2011 90,088 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2010 82,289 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2010 82,289 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2009 73,406 miles

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

nearsidefront tyre on 2mm towards inner and outer edges and smooth on edges

offside front tyre on 2mm towards inner and outer edges and smooth on edges

plastic covers fitted to sills and under vehicle at time of test

Pass 25 Feb 2008 60,811 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2007 52,045 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Mar 2006 37,159 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2006 37,159 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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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WN52 EUF is a 2002 BMW M3 in White with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 WN52 EUF, 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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WN52 EUF is a 2002 BMW M3, first registered on 27 September 2002.

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