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AM52 AHL

2002 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2019
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

108,294 mi
Last recorded108,294 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2018
Typical for 2002 BMW M377,945 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAM52 AHL
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2018 108,294 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2016 99,973 miles

Central Rear exhaust deteriated.

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

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Under trays fitted.

Pass 6 Oct 2015 94,881 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2014 89,463 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

borderline strong advise front tyres perrished/split on inner sidewalls

corrosion across exhaust system

petrol cap seal perrished/cracked

Fail 23 Sep 2014 89,343 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

borderline strong advise front tyres perrished/split on inner sidewalls

brake warning lamp on dash

corrosion across exhaust system

front discs lipped/worn

petrol cap seal perrished/cracked

Pass 13 Jun 2013 79,824 miles

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

Fail 10 Jun 2013 79,818 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 11 Jun 2012 77,642 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2011 68,557 miles
Pass 4 May 2010 60,691 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2009 54,517 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2008 44,351 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2007 36,903 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2005 33,110 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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AM52 AHL is a 2002 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 AM52 AHL, 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 AM52 AHL registered?

AM52 AHL is a 2002 BMW M3, first registered on 1 September 2002.

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