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WO52 AUY

2002 BMW M3

Silver Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2021
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

77,314 mi
Last recorded77,314 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2020
Typical for 2002 BMW M377,945 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWO52 AUY
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2020 77,314 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2018 74,001 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2016 71,084 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2015 69,603 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit all four (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Dec 2014 66,184 miles

Brake pad warnning lamp iluminated

Fail 10 Dec 2014 65,996 miles

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Brake pad warnning lamp iluminated

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2013 65,343 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2012 60,369 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2011 54,617 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2010 51,854 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2009 46,694 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2008 41,530 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2007 37,475 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2006 32,412 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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WO52 AUY is a 2002 BMW M3 in Silver with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 WO52 AUY, 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 WO52 AUY registered?

WO52 AUY is a 2002 BMW M3, first registered on 2 September 2002.

Is WO52 AUY safe to buy?

The MOT history for WO52 AUY shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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