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HV52 OFG

2002 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jul 2027
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

170,434 mi
Last recorded170,434 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2026
Typical for 2002 BMW M377,945 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV52 OFG
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2026 170,434 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2025 117,166 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2024 116,751 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2023 116,241 miles

sill covers fitted limits inspection

under trays fitted limits inspection

Pass 27 Jun 2022 114,877 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2020 114,084 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Aug 2018 110,437 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2017 104,574 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2016 101,515 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2015 98,064 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2014 92,351 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2013 89,501 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Jun 2012 83,387 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 80,456 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2010 76,203 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Mar 2009 73,615 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2008 69,811 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2007 61,577 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2007 61,397 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2006 48,473 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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HV52 OFG is a 2002 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 HV52 OFG, 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 HV52 OFG registered?

HV52 OFG is a 2002 BMW M3, first registered on 1 November 2002.

Is HV52 OFG safe to buy?

The MOT history for HV52 OFG shows 20 tests with a 95% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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