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WP52 ZDR

2002 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Oct 2026
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

229,850 mi
Last recorded229,850 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 2002 BMW M377,945 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWP52 ZDR
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 229,850 miles

Central exhaust bracket corroeded

Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 16 Oct 2025 229,850 miles

Central exhaust bracket corroeded

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 Sep 2022 228,045 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 19 Sep 2022 228,045 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Jul 2015 211,823 miles

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

Fail 14 Jul 2015 211,347 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 21 Jul 2014 188,186 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Direction indicator has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.4.A.2e)

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

Rear exhaust clamps corroded

Under trays fitted

Pass 16 Jul 2013 170,794 miles

both front tyres are worn on the off side edge

Fail 16 Jul 2013 170,794 miles

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

both front tyres are worn on the off side edge

Pass 21 Jul 2012 152,259 miles

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

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

front brake flexi hoses slightly twisted

fuel cap seal splitting

oil level on minimum

rear exhaust joint clamps very heavily corroded and starting to break recommend attention

Fail 21 Jul 2012 152,259 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

front brake flexi hoses slightly twisted

fuel cap seal splitting

oil level on minimum

rear exhaust joint clamps very heavily corroded and starting to break recommend attention

Pass 6 Jul 2011 128,804 miles

50% of the 3rd brake light not working - advise replacement or disconnecting

Pass 9 Jul 2010 109,890 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2009 103,915 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2009 103,576 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 27 Jun 2008 86,460 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2008 86,455 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)

Pass 12 Jul 2007 69,987 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2006 53,585 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2006 53,540 miles

Offside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 15 Jun 2005 25,338 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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WP52 ZDR is a 2002 BMW M3 in Blue with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 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 WP52 ZDR, 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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What year was WP52 ZDR registered?

WP52 ZDR is a 2002 BMW M3, first registered on 22 November 2002.

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