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EA52 HHN

2002 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2024
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

131,098 mi
Last recorded131,098 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2023
Typical for 2002 BMW M377,945 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA52 HHN
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2023 131,098 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2022 129,243 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2017 128,095 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2016 127,781 miles

Nearside Rear metal brake pipe corroded

both rear tyres worn on inner edge

Fail 18 Dec 2015 127,776 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

both rear tyres worn on inner edges getting low

n/s/r metal brake pipe starting to corrode

Pass 6 Dec 2014 125,737 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2013 122,735 miles

Oil leak

Pass 12 Nov 2012 121,164 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2011 110,547 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2010 98,515 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2010 98,515 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

both rear tyres wearing on edges

Pass 11 Dec 2009 87,232 miles

o/s/f tyre worn on outer edge getting close to limit

Fail 17 Dec 2008 79,444 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 17 Dec 2008 79,444 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2008 76,127 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2007 69,337 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2006 55,291 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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EA52 HHN is a 2002 BMW M3 in Blue with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 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 EA52 HHN, 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 EA52 HHN registered?

EA52 HHN is a 2002 BMW M3, first registered on 25 October 2002.

Is EA52 HHN safe to buy?

The MOT history for EA52 HHN shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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