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AM52 BKY

2002 BMW M3

Grey Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

97,136 mi
Last recorded97,136 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 2002 BMW M377,945 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAM52 BKY
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 97,136 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2025 91,161 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2021 91,155 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2020 91,150 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2017 91,145 miles

Engine management light on

Oil leak

Pass 22 Jul 2016 89,293 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2015 89,271 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2014 88,381 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2014 88,364 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Mar 2013 86,917 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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 9 Jun 2011 86,421 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2010 85,481 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2009 82,650 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2008 80,243 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2007 72,313 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2006 58,008 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 BKY is a 2002 BMW M3 in Grey with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 AM52 BKY, 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 AM52 BKY registered?

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

Is AM52 BKY safe to buy?

The MOT history for AM52 BKY shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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