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AX52 YHZ

2002 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Apr 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

93,580 mi
Last recorded93,580 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 2002 BMW M377,945 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX52 YHZ
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026 93,580 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2025 93,541 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2021 93,415 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 22 Aug 2021 93,415 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 May 2020 93,056 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2018 30,288 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2017 86,640 miles

silll covers fitted

slight blow in front exhaust

under tray fitted

Pass 27 Sep 2016 83,133 miles

rear tyres worn close to limit

tyres worn on edges

Fail 24 Sep 2016 83,120 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6 mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.0 mm rubber cuts to outer side wall (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Sep 2015 75,112 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Sep 2014 68,939 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2014 66,974 miles

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 19 Apr 2013 64,456 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Mar 2012 61,638 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2011 58,385 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 56,924 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2009 56,804 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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)

Pass 20 Sep 2008 50,237 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2007 45,140 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2006 40,503 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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)

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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AX52 YHZ is a 2002 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 AX52 YHZ, 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 AX52 YHZ registered?

AX52 YHZ is a 2002 BMW M3, first registered on 1 September 2002.

Is AX52 YHZ safe to buy?

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