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AE52 UYP

2002 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2019
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

118,343 mi
Last recorded118,343 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2018
Typical for 2002 BMW M377,945 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE52 UYP
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2018 118,343 miles

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust silencer flanges corroded and broken (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Dec 2017 117,745 miles

centre to rear exhaust joints corroded not blowing at time of test.

inside edge of front brake discs poor/corroded not to x/s at time of test.

n/s/r tyre flat 9 psi at time of test.

n/s/r tyre perished no ply or cords exposed at time of test.

parking brake long travel at time of test.

rear diff oil leak.

Fail 9 Dec 2017 117,739 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

centre to rear exhaust joints corroded not blowing at time of test.

inside edge of front brake discs poor/corroded not to x/s at time of test.

n/s/r tyre flat 9 psi at time of test.

n/s/r tyre perished no ply or cords exposed at time of test.

parking brake long travel at time of test.

rear diff oil leak.

Pass 4 Nov 2016 116,858 miles

centre to rear exhaust joint corroded not blowing at time of test.

n/s/r tyre slightly perished no ply or cords exposed at time of test.

rear diff oil leak at time of test.

rear metal brake pipes slightly corroded not to x/s at time of test.

Fail 2 Nov 2016 116,858 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 235/35/zr19 avon zz3. (4.1.D.1b)

centre to rear exhaust joint corroded not blowing at time of test.

n/s/r tyre slightly perished no ply or cords exposed at time of test.

rear diff oil leak at time of test.

rear metal brake pipes slightly corroded not to x/s at time of test.

Pass 23 Oct 2015 115,255 miles

n/s/f & n/s/r tyres slightly perished no ply or cords exposed at time of test.

n/s/r & o/s/r metal brake pipes corroded not to x/s at time of test.

Pass 11 Oct 2014 114,272 miles

n/s/r & o/s/r metal brake pipes slightly corroded not to x/s at time of test.

steering rack damp not leaking to x/s at time of test.

Fail 4 Oct 2014 114,261 miles

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

n/s/r & o/s/r metal brake pipes slightly corroded not to x/s at time of test.

steering rack damp not leaking to x/s at time of test.

Pass 16 Oct 2013 113,462 miles

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

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

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 UYP is a 2002 BMW M3 in Blue with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 UYP, 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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AE52 UYP is a 2002 BMW M3, first registered on 10 September 2002.

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