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AJ52 FZZ

2002 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2024
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

100,987 mi
Last recorded100,987 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2023
Typical for 2002 BMW M377,945 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ52 FZZ
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2023 100,987 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 9 May 2022 99,658 miles
Pass 4 May 2021 97,562 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear , at rear. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear , at rear. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 24 Jun 2020 96,807 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2020 96,807 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Pass 2 May 2019 94,463 miles

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

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

Pass 3 May 2018 92,834 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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)

fuel cap sealing ring perished

Fail 3 May 2018 92,834 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

fuel cap sealing ring perished

Pass 2 May 2017 87,120 miles

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

Fail 2 May 2017 87,120 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2016 80,311 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2016 80,311 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

Pass 1 May 2015 77,203 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2014 73,147 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

oil leak from rear axle

Fail 6 May 2014 73,147 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

oil leak from rear axle

Pass 24 Apr 2013 71,855 miles

oil leak from rear axle

rear exhaust clamp broken

Pass 12 Apr 2012 69,450 miles

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

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

rear exhaust clamps corroded and split,but not blowing.

Pass 16 Mar 2011 64,893 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 16 Apr 2010 62,111 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2010 62,103 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2009 52,043 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2008 44,619 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2007 38,589 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2006 33,694 miles

Slight corrosion to rear brake disc surfaces.

Fail 1 Feb 2006 33,694 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right (1.6.B4)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right (1.6.B4)

Slight corrosion to rear brake disc surfaces.

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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AJ52 FZZ is a 2002 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 AJ52 FZZ, 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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AJ52 FZZ is a 2002 BMW M3, first registered on 22 October 2002.

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