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HRZ 7288

2002 BMW M3

Silver Other 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2026
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

97,200 mi
Last recorded97,200 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2025
Typical for 2002 BMW M377,945 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHRZ 7288
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeOther
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2025 97,200 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2023 95,166 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2021 95,140 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2021 94,940 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2019 94,071 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2018 91,277 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2017 90,878 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2017 90,823 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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HRZ 7288 is a 2002 BMW M3 in Silver with a 3,246cc other engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 HRZ 7288, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of HRZ 7288?

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What year was HRZ 7288 registered?

HRZ 7288 is a 2002 BMW M3, first registered on 9 August 2002.

Is HRZ 7288 safe to buy?

The MOT history for HRZ 7288 shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does HRZ 7288 have outstanding finance?

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