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HK52 MWV

2002 BMW M3

Silver Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 May 2027
Tests24 (22 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

63,975 mi
Last recorded63,975 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 2002 BMW M377,945 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK52 MWV
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

22 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 63,975 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2024 63,427 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front tyre 2014

Nearside Rear tyre 2014

Offside Front tyre 2014

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2023 63,207 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2022 62,918 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2021 62,769 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2020 61,930 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Nov 2019 61,483 miles

both rear exhaust clamps in poor condition.

Pass 12 Nov 2018 60,711 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2017 59,798 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2016 58,599 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2015 57,159 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2014 55,799 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)

Fail 9 Dec 2014 55,799 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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 16 Dec 2013 54,595 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2012 52,982 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2011 51,698 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2010 50,302 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2009 48,441 miles

n/s/f tyre has damage to outer sidewall

Pass 1 Dec 2008 47,097 miles

n/s/f tyre wall condition

plastic covers fitted to sills & under trays fitted

Pass 4 Dec 2007 45,779 miles

n/s/f tyre wall damage

plastic covers fitted to sills

undertrays fitted

Fail 4 Dec 2007 45,779 miles

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

n/s/f tyre wall damage

plastic covers fitted to sills

undertrays fitted

Pass 30 Jun 2007 44,278 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2006 39,343 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2005 34,947 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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HK52 MWV is a 2002 BMW M3 in Silver with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 HK52 MWV, 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 HK52 MWV registered?

HK52 MWV is a 2002 BMW M3, first registered on 27 November 2002.

Is HK52 MWV safe to buy?

The MOT history for HK52 MWV shows 24 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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