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HK02 DCU

2002 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2025
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

73,225 mi
Last recorded73,225 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2024
Typical for 2002 BMW M377,945 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK02 DCU
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2024 73,225 miles

Corrosion on all prescribed areas, front/rear sub frames, all suspension and all brake components

Fail 26 Mar 2024 73,225 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Corrosion on all prescribed areas, front/rear sub frames, all suspension and all brake components

Pass 24 Mar 2023 70,057 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2022 66,262 miles

Corrosion on all prescribed areas

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Replacement recommended.....255/35/19 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Replacement recommended (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Smell of petrol around fuel filler,but no visible leaks and seals appear good

Pass 19 Mar 2021 65,219 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 255/35/19 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Smell of petrol under vehicle,damp patch under fuel tank,but no visible leak...further investigation recommended

Pass 26 Mar 2020 64,550 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 16 Mar 2019 62,838 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Corrosion on front/rear sub frames,all suspension and brake components

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Off side front/rear jacking blocks missing

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

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

Rear Exhaust clamp corroded.....Replacement recommended

Pass 26 Mar 2018 62,531 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules All (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 23 Mar 2017 60,818 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules All (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 23 Mar 2016 59,368 miles

Nearside Front brake binding slightly

Pass 26 Mar 2015 58,583 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2014 58,521 miles

1 osf tyre damage to side wall and cracking 2osr tyre wall damaged 3 nsr tyre worn on inner edge 4 nsf flexi hose slight chafing

Pass 27 Mar 2013 58,166 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

outer sill covers fitted

Pass 16 Jun 2011 58,008 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2010 57,744 miles

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 11 Jun 2009 56,840 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2008 53,158 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2007 42,107 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 20 Jun 2006 33,556 miles
Pass 31 May 2006 33,476 miles
Fail 30 May 2006 33,476 miles

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

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

N/S parking brake performance poor.

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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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HK02 DCU 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 90.5%.

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 HK02 DCU, 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 HK02 DCU registered?

HK02 DCU is a 2002 BMW M3, first registered on 12 July 2002.

Is HK02 DCU safe to buy?

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