CarVerify

Free Car Check

CF52 HCD

2002 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2025
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

96,590 mi
Last recorded96,590 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2024
Typical for 2002 BMW M377,945 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationCF52 HCD
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2024 96,590 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front brake discs poor /rusty (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2023 96,423 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2021 96,305 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2020 96,063 miles

Front tyre treads low

Pass 8 Jun 2019 95,809 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2018 95,353 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2017 94,448 miles

all discs corroded

front tyres worn inside edge

Fail 12 Jun 2017 94,445 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

all discs corroded

front tyres worn inside edge

Pass 16 Jun 2016 94,109 miles

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)

Fail 11 Jun 2016 94,105 miles

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

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)

Pass 5 Jun 2015 84,296 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2014 82,035 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 13 Jun 2014 82,035 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Jun 2013 79,438 miles

offside handbrake performance low

Pass 18 Jun 2012 76,996 miles
Pass 27 May 2011 67,007 miles
Pass 29 May 2010 63,567 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2009 54,376 miles

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 1 Jul 2008 46,247 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

O/S/R diff. seal misting.

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

Pass 26 Jun 2007 33,835 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2006 20,014 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
Full BMW M3 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

CF52 HCD is a 2002 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 CF52 HCD, 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

How do I check the history of CF52 HCD?

You can check the full history of CF52 HCD by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was CF52 HCD registered?

CF52 HCD is a 2002 BMW M3, first registered on 2 September 2002.

Is CF52 HCD safe to buy?

The MOT history for CF52 HCD shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does CF52 HCD have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on CF52 HCD. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.