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WV52 AKG

2002 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jun 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

108,100 mi
Last recorded108,100 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2026
Typical for 2002 BMW M377,945 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV52 AKG
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2026 108,100 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2025 107,448 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2024 107,324 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2023 107,098 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2023 107,096 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2021 104,065 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

rear exhaust clamp broken

Pass 21 Jan 2020 99,684 miles

Central to rear exhaust clamp deteriorated

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Jan 2020 99,670 miles

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Central to rear exhaust clamp deteriorated

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2019 96,428 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front inner sidewall damaged (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Jan 2018 93,269 miles

Front Tyres both sides showing signs of rim protector damaged

Fail 11 Jan 2018 93,269 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded To flexi (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded To flexi (3.6.B.2c)

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

Front Tyres both sides showing signs of rim protector damaged

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 3 Sep 2015 86,306 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2014 81,154 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2013 76,268 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 11 Aug 2012 74,938 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2011 72,595 miles

plastic panels to underside not allowing full inspection

Pass 12 Jul 2010 69,791 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2009 66,028 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)

Pass 24 Jul 2008 60,840 miles

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

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

rear exhaust box clamp broken

Fail 24 Jul 2008 60,840 miles

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

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

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

rear exhaust box clamp broken

Pass 24 Jul 2007 52,756 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2006 49,750 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 8 Sep 2005 39,222 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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WV52 AKG is a 2002 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 WV52 AKG, 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 WV52 AKG registered?

WV52 AKG is a 2002 BMW M3, first registered on 6 September 2002.

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The MOT history for WV52 AKG shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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