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AE52 AMO

2002 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2021
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

148,668 mi
Last recorded148,668 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2020
Typical for 2002 BMW M377,945 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE52 AMO
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2020 148,668 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Mar 2019 141,260 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2018 132,747 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2018 132,740 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2017 127,598 miles

advise engine management light on

advise oil level low

Pass 24 Feb 2016 123,848 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2016 123,840 miles

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Pass 16 Mar 2015 120,160 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 14 Mar 2014 113,018 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2014 113,017 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

advise engine management light on

Fail 24 Jan 2014 112,986 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Front tyres worn on inner edges

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Pass 7 Sep 2012 106,020 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Sep 2012 106,020 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 9 Sep 2011 100,123 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2010 93,984 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2009 83,318 miles

Abnormal wear on both front tyres

Fail 11 Sep 2009 83,318 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Abnormal wear on both front tyres

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 1 Sep 2008 75,610 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2008 75,063 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Pass 1 Nov 2007 65,752 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2007 65,752 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 22 Sep 2006 59,182 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2006 59,182 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator missing (1.4.A.2b)

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

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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AE52 AMO 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 60.9%.

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 AE52 AMO, 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 AE52 AMO registered?

AE52 AMO is a 2002 BMW M3, first registered on 1 September 2002.

Is AE52 AMO safe to buy?

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