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HT52 ZBR

2002 BMW M3

Silver Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Aug 2026
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

86,308 mi
Last recorded86,308 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2025
Typical for 2002 BMW M377,945 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHT52 ZBR
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2025 86,308 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

coil springs corroded

fixing bolt missing from centre exhaust flange

handbrake efficiency poor

metal brake pipes starting to corrode

o/s/r floor corroded by jacking point

rear suspension arms/hubs heavily corroded

Pass 23 Aug 2024 86,050 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

centre exhaust joints bolts missing

front coil springs corroded

metal brake pipes corroded

n/s/f flexi brake hose perished

n/s/r tyre wearing unevenly with no visible inner tread

o/s handbrake efficiency lower than n/s

o/s/f tyre cracking in tread

o/s/r inner sill/floor starting to corrode

o/s/r wearing unevenly with cracking in tread

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 24 Apr 2023 85,576 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both fronts (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rears (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both fronts (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Central Exhaust fixing bolt missing

Central Exhaust fixing bolts heavily corroded

Coil spring corroded Both fronts (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Thorn in tyre

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Both fronts (5.3.2 (d))

Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Both rears (5.3.2 (d))

Fail 24 Apr 2023 85,576 miles

Valve stem seriously damaged Both rears (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both fronts (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rears (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both fronts (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Central Exhaust fixing bolt missing

Central Exhaust fixing bolts heavily corroded

Coil spring corroded Both fronts (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Thorn in tyre

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Both fronts (5.3.2 (d))

Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Both rears (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 8 Mar 2022 85,018 miles

fuel cap seal perished

n/s/f brake hose perished

n/s/f tyre cut outer side all

o/s/f coil spring corroded

o/s/r and n/s/r tyre valves deteriorated

Fail 7 Mar 2022 85,018 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

fuel cap seal perished

n/s/f brake hose perished

n/s/f tyre cut outer side all

o/s/f coil spring corroded

o/s/r and n/s/r tyre valves deteriorated

tpms light on

Pass 8 Oct 2020 84,500 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fuel cap/sealing device component seal perished

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged both rear (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 28 Aug 2019 83,419 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

n/s/f tyre worn inner edge and perished outer side wall.

o/s/f anti roll bar link lower ball joint has slight leak from grease

o/s/f tyre damaged outer side wall no cords

Fail 27 Aug 2019 83,419 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

n/s/f tyre worn inner edge and perished outer side wall.

o/s/f anti roll bar link lower ball joint has slight leak from grease

o/s/f tyre damaged outer side wall no cords

Pass 6 Sep 2018 81,634 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/valve stem damaged Valve (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/valve stem damaged (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 24 Aug 2018 81,631 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative levelling system broken (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/valve stem damaged Valve (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2017 79,745 miles

eml light staying on

front & rear brake discs poor

non standard suspension fitted

nsf tyre worn inner edge

nsf wing indicator poor

rear brake pipes rusty

rear exhaust clamp poor

rear sub-frame rusty

Pass 25 Jul 2016 78,791 miles

NON STANDARD SUSPENSION FITTED

Fail 14 Jul 2016 78,775 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

NON STANDARD SUSPENSION FITTED

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 15 Jul 2015 76,798 miles

CENTRE EXHAUST POOR CONDITION

Fail 7 Jul 2015 76,785 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

CENTRE EXHAUST POOR CONDITION

REAR TYRES BADLY CUT ON OUTER SIDE WALLS

Pass 27 Jun 2014 73,682 miles

eml on

n/s/r tyrewall damaged

slight movement o/s/f wheel bearing

Pass 1 Jul 2013 66,980 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2013 66,957 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 29 Jun 2012 59,016 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 29 Jun 2012 59,016 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 30 Jun 2011 53,648 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2011 53,648 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 18 Jun 2010 47,681 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2009 40,361 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2009 40,361 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2008 34,795 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2007 25,637 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2006 22,103 miles

a.n/s/r diff seal leaking oil

a.n/s/r tyre has two nails in tread

a.slight play in rack body

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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HT52 ZBR is a 2002 BMW M3 in Silver with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 HT52 ZBR, 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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HT52 ZBR is a 2002 BMW M3, first registered on 10 September 2002.

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