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HN52 YPY

2002 BMW M3

Silver Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2025
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

107,678 mi
Last recorded107,678 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2024
Typical for 2002 BMW M377,945 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN52 YPY
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2024 107,678 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2023 101,823 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2022 100,662 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2022 100,659 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn hub/arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 21 Jan 2021 100,645 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2019 99,021 miles

rear brake pipes corroding

Fail 8 Jun 2019 98,939 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

rear brake pipes corroding

Pass 9 Jun 2018 96,758 miles

rear brake pipes corroding

Pass 12 May 2017 93,729 miles
Pass 2 May 2016 85,683 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2014 69,588 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2013 66,342 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 15 Jun 2013 66,323 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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)

mil warning lamp on

tpms warning lamp on

Pass 4 Jan 2012 61,794 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside front tyre, slight damage to outer sidewall, inner edge signs of uneven wear, check alignment.

Nearside rear tyre, signs of slight damage to outer sidewall.

Pass 10 Dec 2010 58,229 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside parking brake, slight low effort.

Pass 8 Jan 2010 54,518 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 24 Dec 2009 54,501 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 9 Dec 2008 49,931 miles

Child seats fitted in rear, tested as presented, seats NOT disturbed.

Rear tyres becoming worn, keep check on wear, limit 1.6mm.

Pass 24 Dec 2007 45,893 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

boot has load

engine covers and under trays fitted

front plate has slight movement

n/s/f bumper corner slighty out

near side trye side wall slight damage

off side tyre side wall slight damage inner + outter side wall.

Pass 3 Jan 2007 41,458 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2005 24,387 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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HN52 YPY is a 2002 BMW M3 in Silver with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 HN52 YPY, 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 YPY is a 2002 BMW M3, first registered on 20 November 2002.

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