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HV02 AYY

2002 BMW M3

Grey Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2022
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

153,303 mi
Last recorded153,303 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2021
Typical for 2002 BMW M377,945 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV02 AYY
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2021 153,303 miles
Pass 30 May 2019 147,006 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2018 140,559 miles

Central bolts missing out of exhaust flanges

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

Fail 31 May 2018 140,558 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Central bolts missing out of exhaust flanges

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

Pass 26 May 2017 131,847 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2016 122,791 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Pass 2 Jun 2015 120,041 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2014 115,438 miles
Pass 14 May 2013 108,342 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Jun 2012 98,080 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2011 97,075 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 27 Apr 2010 88,737 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 18 Mar 2010 88,042 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 28 Feb 2009 78,539 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2008 59,859 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2007 42,603 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2006 39,780 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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HV02 AYY is a 2002 BMW M3 in Grey with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 HV02 AYY, 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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What year was HV02 AYY registered?

HV02 AYY is a 2002 BMW M3, first registered on 31 May 2002.

Is HV02 AYY safe to buy?

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