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HT51 EHO

2002 BMW M3

Silver Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Apr 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

120,112 mi
Last recorded120,112 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 2002 BMW M377,945 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHT51 EHO
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 120,112 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2025 118,280 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2023 116,575 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2021 114,752 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2021 114,752 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 6 Dec 2019 114,727 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2019 114,727 miles

Main beam tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

front fog tell tail inop

noise n/s/r brakes

Pass 16 Apr 2016 77,626 miles

oil mist around rear diff

Pass 8 Mar 2014 113,587 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust rear joint flanges are cracked,but no leaks and still secure.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 8 Mar 2014 113,587 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust rear joint flanges are cracked,but no leaks and still secure.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Mar 2013 110,260 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2012 108,447 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2011 103,532 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2011 103,532 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)

Pass 19 Feb 2010 98,399 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2009 91,024 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2008 84,277 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2007 74,073 miles

front tyres wearing unevenly inner edge

wet test carried out

Pass 23 Jan 2006 59,479 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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HT51 EHO is a 2002 BMW M3 in Silver with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 HT51 EHO, 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 HT51 EHO registered?

HT51 EHO is a 2002 BMW M3, first registered on 8 February 2002.

Is HT51 EHO safe to buy?

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