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WP52 ZRZ

2002 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2019
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

151,990 mi
Last recorded151,990 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2018
Typical for 2002 BMW M377,945 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2018 151,990 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2017 151,129 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2016 150,107 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2015 147,670 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2014 140,991 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2014 140,990 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 Sep 2013 131,987 miles

slight play in rack os

tyre pressure light on

Fail 17 Sep 2013 131,986 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

slight play in rack os

tyre pressure light on

Pass 12 Oct 2012 125,034 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Oct 2012 125,032 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2011 116,470 miles

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

rear tyres low on edges

Fail 30 Aug 2011 116,470 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

rear tyres low on edges

Pass 28 Oct 2010 108,659 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Nearside front tyre has slit in side wall not meeting requirements

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear discs corroded slightly pitted

stability link bar is a drift Offside front

Fail 27 Oct 2010 108,650 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Nearside front tyre has slit in side wall not meeting requirements

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear discs corroded slightly pitted

stability link bar is a drift Offside front

Pass 16 Oct 2009 94,734 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2009 94,734 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 13 Oct 2008 76,075 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2007 55,730 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2006 34,565 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2005 7,038 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 ZRZ is a 2002 BMW M3 in Blue with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 ZRZ, 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 ZRZ registered?

WP52 ZRZ is a 2002 BMW M3, first registered on 1 August 2002.

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