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BV52 HBB

2002 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2022
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

105,330 mi
Last recorded105,330 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2021
Typical for 2002 BMW M377,945 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV52 HBB
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2021 105,330 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2021 105,282 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2019 104,204 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Apr 2018 103,048 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2018 103,047 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

brake pad warning lamp is on but all pads look to be of good thickness, advise repair

Pass 21 Apr 2017 99,857 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2016 94,112 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2016 94,112 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear both (3.6.B.2c)

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2015 92,282 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2014 86,989 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2014 86,988 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Dec 2012 80,401 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2012 80,401 miles

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

coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Fail 20 Dec 2011 74,492 miles

Front vehicle height sensor broken.

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Dec 2011 74,492 miles

Front vehicle height sensor broken.

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2010 69,370 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2010 69,370 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Height sensor at offside front suspension broken.

Pass 29 Sep 2009 61,743 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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 10 Sep 2008 56,626 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2008 56,626 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 Sep 2007 51,885 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2006 44,795 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2006 44,795 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2005 35,301 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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BV52 HBB is a 2002 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 BV52 HBB, 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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BV52 HBB is a 2002 BMW M3, first registered on 24 October 2002.

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