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AF52 BMW

2002 BMW M3

Red Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2024
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

108,179 mi
Last recorded108,179 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2023
Typical for 2002 BMW M377,945 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF52 BMW
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2023 108,179 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2023 108,155 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2021 104,126 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2021 103,956 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2019 96,886 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2019 96,811 miles
Pass 2 May 2018 95,634 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2014 83,664 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

fuel cap seal starting to crack

Pass 19 Feb 2013 83,282 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Feb 2012 81,367 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Feb 2011 77,303 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2009 71,465 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2009 71,465 miles

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

Fail 23 Jul 2008 64,024 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Pass 23 Jul 2008 64,024 miles
Pass 10 May 2007 50,288 miles
Pass 10 May 2006 39,066 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2005 36,424 miles

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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AF52 BMW is a 2002 BMW M3 in Red with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 AF52 BMW, 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 AF52 BMW registered?

AF52 BMW is a 2002 BMW M3, first registered on 1 September 2002.

Is AF52 BMW safe to buy?

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