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HN52 YOO

2002 BMW M3

White Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

129,124 mi
Last recorded129,124 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2017
Typical for 2002 BMW M377,945 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN52 YOO
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2017 129,124 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2016 118,289 miles

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

Side repeater slightly discoloured both sides (1.4.A.2f)

exhaust system slightly deteriorated

Fail 26 Feb 2016 118,289 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Side repeater slightly discoloured both sides (1.4.A.2f)

exhaust system slightly deteriorated

Pass 22 Apr 2015 112,126 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2014 99,218 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2013 91,726 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2013 91,726 miles

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

Advise park brake just past 16%

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

Fail 13 Mar 2013 91,725 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Macpherson strut inappropriately repaired (2.4.A.2)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

brake warning lamp on

traction control warning lamp on

tyre pressure warning lamp on

Fail 11 Oct 2011 85,914 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2011 85,914 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2010 87,995 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2009 86,092 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2008 62,286 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2007 52,913 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2006 48,618 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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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HN52 YOO is a 2002 BMW M3 in White with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 HN52 YOO, 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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HN52 YOO is a 2002 BMW M3, first registered on 4 November 2002.

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