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AU52 HXL

2002 BMW M3

Silver Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2021
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

90,347 mi
Last recorded90,347 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2020
Typical for 2002 BMW M377,945 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU52 HXL
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2020 90,347 miles

No passenger seats fitted at time of test

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 3 Nov 2017 86,731 miles

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Standard fitment seat belt missing fixed bucket seat with harness instead ()

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

roll cage fitted

undertray fitted

Pass 15 Sep 2016 82,567 miles

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 22 Apr 2015 82,186 miles

Fixed buckets seats fitted with harnesses.

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Pass 27 Sep 2013 81,113 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2013 81,113 miles

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

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

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)

Fail 27 Sep 2012 74,927 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

air bag light on

Pass 27 Sep 2012 74,927 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

air bag light on

Fail 29 Sep 2011 72,985 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 Sep 2011 72,985 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2010 57,435 miles

rear metal brake pipes heavily corroded around fuel tank

windscreen chipped

Fail 5 Jul 2010 57,435 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

rear metal brake pipes heavily corroded around fuel tank

windscreen chipped

Pass 10 Jul 2009 54,595 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2008 50,055 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Jul 2008 50,054 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2006 45,029 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2005 35,080 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

offside front fog lamp damaged

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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AU52 HXL is a 2002 BMW M3 in Silver with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 AU52 HXL, 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 AU52 HXL registered?

AU52 HXL is a 2002 BMW M3, first registered on 14 November 2002.

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