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CV52 HDN

2002 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

128,079 mi
Last recorded128,079 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2019
Typical for 2002 BMW M377,945 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV52 HDN
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2019 128,079 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2018 124,132 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2017 120,058 miles

roll cage fitted and seat belt harnesses

Pass 11 Mar 2016 115,578 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2016 115,578 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 9 Mar 2015 111,279 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2014 107,022 miles

aftermarket seats fitted and bolted in.

Fail 17 Mar 2014 107,021 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

aftermarket seats fitted and bolted in.

Pass 21 Mar 2013 100,458 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2013 100,446 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Feb 2012 91,375 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2011 78,492 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2011 78,483 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2010 71,268 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 26 Feb 2009 64,696 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2008 56,662 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2007 47,088 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2006 38,646 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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CV52 HDN is a 2002 BMW M3 in Blue with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 CV52 HDN, 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 CV52 HDN registered?

CV52 HDN is a 2002 BMW M3, first registered on 4 September 2002.

Is CV52 HDN safe to buy?

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