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HS52 AFJ

2002 BMW M3

Grey Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2015
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

124,990 mi
Last recorded124,990 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2014
Typical for 2002 BMW M377,945 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHS52 AFJ
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2014 124,990 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2013 120,088 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2011 113,214 miles

engine oil below maximum level

exhaust system corroded

front brake hoses perished

front tyres bald on edges

nearside front fog lamp damaged

play in both steering rack ends

rear number plate delaminated

Pass 3 Nov 2010 107,955 miles

oil level low

Pass 2 Nov 2009 101,339 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2009 101,339 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Fail 27 Oct 2009 101,330 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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)

handbrake works but noise coming from shoes

Pass 29 Oct 2008 85,686 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2007 72,574 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

damage nearside front tyre outer sidewall.

damage wheel rims.

Fail 21 Sep 2007 72,097 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

damage nearside front tyre outer sidewall.

damage wheel rims.

Pass 16 Oct 2006 59,185 miles

brakes tested bowmonk meter.

damage wheel rims.

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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HS52 AFJ is a 2002 BMW M3 in Grey with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 HS52 AFJ, 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

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What year was HS52 AFJ registered?

HS52 AFJ is a 2002 BMW M3, first registered on 18 October 2002.

Is HS52 AFJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for HS52 AFJ shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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