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AM52 BDZ

2002 BMW M3

Black Petrol 2990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2019
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

85,830 mi
Last recorded85,830 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2018
Typical for 2002 BMW M377,945 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAM52 BDZ
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,990cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2018 85,830 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Fail 13 Apr 2018 85,830 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 19 Oct 2016 82,876 miles

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Inner rack end has play

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

Pass 22 Sep 2015 75,295 miles

All steel brake pipes have been greased unable to inspect

Front & rear discs corroded

PAS pipes corroded

corrosion at rear diff mounts

Fail 18 Sep 2015 75,293 miles

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

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

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

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

Front & rear discs corroded

Nail in n/s/f tyre

PAS pipes corroded

corrosion at rear diff mounts

Pass 31 Aug 2006 49,670 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2006 48,768 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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 BDZ is a 2002 BMW M3 in Black with a 2,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 AM52 BDZ, 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 BDZ registered?

AM52 BDZ is a 2002 BMW M3, first registered on 31 December 2002.

Is AM52 BDZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AM52 BDZ shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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