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AR02 HNB

2002 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Oct 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

127,474 mi
Last recorded127,474 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 2002 BMW M377,945 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAR02 HNB
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 127,474 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2024 127,275 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2023 127,270 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2022 127,267 miles
Pass 14 May 2021 126,992 miles
Pass 29 May 2019 125,153 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 23 May 2019 125,153 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 May 2018 123,608 miles
Fail 11 May 2018 123,608 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 18 Jul 2017 119,707 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2016 109,349 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Jul 2015 104,445 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2014 100,525 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2013 94,012 miles

Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

air freshner removed prior to test

Fail 18 Jul 2013 94,012 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

air freshner removed prior to test

Pass 18 Jul 2012 87,846 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2012 87,846 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2011 83,120 miles

both rear tyres wearing on outer edge

offside front door mirror taped up

offside front suspension sensor link broken

offside rear brake pipe corroding

offside rear tyre worn near limit

slight wear in steering rack

Fail 19 Jul 2011 83,118 miles

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

both rear tyres wearing on outer edge

offside front door mirror taped up

offside front suspension sensor link broken

offside rear brake pipe corroding

offside rear tyre worn near limit

slight wear in steering rack

Pass 20 Jul 2010 75,180 miles

front tyres wearing on edges

nearside rear tyre worn to limit on edges

Fail 19 Jul 2010 75,167 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

front tyres wearing on edges

nearside rear tyre worn to limit on edges

Pass 20 Jul 2009 68,884 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2008 64,901 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2007 57,508 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2007 52,430 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2006 39,509 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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AR02 HNB is a 2002 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 AR02 HNB, 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 AR02 HNB registered?

AR02 HNB is a 2002 BMW M3, first registered on 22 July 2002.

Is AR02 HNB safe to buy?

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