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AE52 UZC

2002 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Apr 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

131,151 mi
Last recorded131,151 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2002 BMW M377,945 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 131,151 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2025 128,500 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2024 126,573 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2023 124,461 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2022 122,949 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2021 121,798 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2019 120,565 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2018 119,345 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2017 107,998 miles

all rear view mirrors deteriorating

front brake pipes corroding

n/s/f side light worked once taped

n/s/f wheel arch corroding, no sharp edges yet

Fail 20 Jul 2017 107,998 miles

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion wheel arch (6.1.C.1)

all rear view mirrors deteriorating

front brake pipes corroding

n/s/f side light worked once taped

n/s/f wheel arch corroding, no sharp edges yet

Pass 5 Jul 2016 98,202 miles

all indicators loosing amber tint

front brake pipes corroding

o/s/r tyre 2mm tread damage

o/s/r tyre 3mm

slight interaction on o/s/r lights

Pass 6 Jan 2015 81,995 miles

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

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

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

Fail 6 Jan 2015 81,995 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2012 69,667 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2012 69,663 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 4 Nov 2011 66,293 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2011 66,291 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2010 61,932 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2009 57,473 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 9 Oct 2008 50,574 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2007 42,138 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2006 33,666 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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AE52 UZC is a 2002 BMW M3 in Blue with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 AE52 UZC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AE52 UZC registered?

AE52 UZC is a 2002 BMW M3, first registered on 9 September 2002.

Is AE52 UZC safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE52 UZC shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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