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EY52 HWL

2002 BMW M3

Yellow Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2025
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

108,006 mi
Last recorded108,006 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2024
Typical for 2002 BMW M377,945 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY52 HWL
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2002
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2024 108,006 miles
Pass 6 May 2022 104,538 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2019 103,340 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2016 120,090 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2015 105,580 miles

sill covers and under body covers fitted

Pass 11 Sep 2014 92,649 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2013 80,408 miles

fuel cap sealing ring perishing

handbrake lever high

tyres on vehicle tread depths getting low all round

Fail 23 Aug 2013 80,313 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Upper Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

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

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

engine management light on vehicle

fuel cap sealing ring perishing

handbrake lever high

light on dashboard. cog symbol on dash

tyres on vehicle tread depths getting low all round

Pass 15 Nov 2012 74,695 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

bolt missing from cat joint

both rear brake discs have slight rusting

front self leveling device broken

nearside front brake back-plate detatched

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

rear silencer rubber mountings deteriorated

Fail 15 Nov 2012 74,695 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

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

bolt missing from cat joint

both rear brake discs have slight rusting

front self leveling device broken

nearside front brake back-plate detatched

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

rear silencer rubber mountings deteriorated

Pass 14 Oct 2011 100,509 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2010 91,407 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2009 83,195 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2008 79,987 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2008 79,987 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2007 70,334 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2006 44,031 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2005 22,011 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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EY52 HWL is a 2002 BMW M3 in Yellow with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 EY52 HWL, 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 EY52 HWL registered?

EY52 HWL is a 2002 BMW M3, first registered on 1 September 2002.

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