MOT Status
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86,308 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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
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
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))
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))
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
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
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))
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
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
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))
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))
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
NON STANDARD SUSPENSION FITTED
Offside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)
NON STANDARD SUSPENSION FITTED
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)
CENTRE EXHAUST POOR CONDITION
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
eml on
n/s/r tyrewall damaged
slight movement o/s/f wheel bearing
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)
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)
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)
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
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)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
a.n/s/r diff seal leaking oil
a.n/s/r tyre has two nails in tread
a.slight play in rack body
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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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