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DK52 HWB

2002 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Apr 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

111,677 mi
Last recorded111,677 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 2002 BMW M377,945 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK52 HWB
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 111,677 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2024 108,817 miles

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

front brakes performances slight imbalance- 24%

handbrake performance slightly low

modified exhaust- sports catalytic converters fitted

modified vehicle

nearside rear suspension upper arm to hub bush slight movement

rear subframe and floors surface rusting

Pass 15 Jul 2023 108,474 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2022 107,809 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2020 106,641 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2019 103,080 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2019 103,080 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Oct 2018 100,864 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Rear exhaust flanges slightly corroded

Fail 22 Oct 2018 100,864 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear exhaust flanges slightly corroded

Pass 27 Oct 2017 97,038 miles

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

Fail 25 Oct 2017 97,037 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fractured (4.2.B.1a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 25 Oct 2016 93,301 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2015 92,955 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2015 92,950 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Electronic stability system component excessively damaged linkage on wishbone broke (3.4.2)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 20 Oct 2014 87,216 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2013 82,652 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2013 82,351 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 23 Oct 2012 75,650 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 16 Oct 2012 75,501 miles

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

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 Oct 2011 67,823 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 Oct 2010 63,837 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2009 56,370 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2008 49,439 miles

baby east fitted to rear near side

Pass 10 Aug 2007 41,998 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2007 41,990 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 21 Feb 2007 36,317 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2006 32,636 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2006 32,634 miles

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

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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DK52 HWB is a 2002 BMW M3 in Blue with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 DK52 HWB, 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 DK52 HWB registered?

DK52 HWB is a 2002 BMW M3, first registered on 1 September 2002.

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