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2002 BMW M3

Silver Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Nov 2026
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

83,705 mi
Last recorded83,705 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 2002 BMW M377,945 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV52 ONL
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 83,705 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside parking brake lazy/lagging

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

Offside Front rack/bottom ball joint some wear

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 27 Oct 2025 83,705 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Inner wing guard loose

Nearside parking brake lazy/lagging

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

Offside Front back plate loose

Offside Front rack/bottom ball joint some wear

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 6 Nov 2024 81,317 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both (5.3.2 (c))

both rear shock absorbers corroding

n/s/r service brake lazy/lagging just passable

Fail 5 Nov 2024 81,316 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both (5.3.2 (c))

both rear shock absorbers corroding

n/s/r service brake lazy/lagging just passable

tpms light on

Pass 31 Oct 2023 78,927 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Side repeater slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

tpms light on

Pass 24 Oct 2022 77,048 miles

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

Nearside Front abs loom loose

Offside Front abs loom loose

tpms light on

Fail 18 Oct 2022 77,014 miles

Offside Rear Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front abs loom loose

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

Nearside Front abs loom loose

tpms light on

Pass 28 Oct 2021 75,403 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2020 74,761 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Oct 2020 74,753 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

Pass 22 Mar 2019 71,592 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

o/s/f brake lagging just passable

rear exhaust flange broken

tpms light on

Fail 22 Mar 2019 71,592 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

o/s/f brake lagging just passable

rear exhaust flange broken

tpms light on

Pass 29 Mar 2018 69,245 miles

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

rear exhaust flange clamps 1 broken and 1 missing

Fail 20 Mar 2018 69,227 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front-n/s/r (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded front-o/s/r (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner side wall damaged too (4.1.E.1)

dash warning light on

rear exhaust flange clamps 1 broken and 1 missing

Pass 21 Mar 2017 67,608 miles

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

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Front level switch? mount broken

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both rear upper (2.7.4)

both rear tyres wearing on edges

rear exhaust flange broken/corroded

Pass 30 Mar 2016 64,688 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded n/s/f and both rear (3.6.B.2c)

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both rear upper (2.7.4)

both front tyres wearing on edges and cracking

rear exhaust clamps broken/missing

Fail 30 Mar 2016 64,688 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded n/s/f and both rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both rear upper (2.7.4)

both front tyres wearing on edges and cracking

rear exhaust clamps broken/missing

Pass 27 Mar 2015 62,707 miles

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

both front tyres wearing on edges and cracking

rear exhaust flange brackets broken

Fail 25 Mar 2015 62,705 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

both front tyres wearing on edges and cracking

rear exhaust flange brackets broken

Pass 28 Mar 2014 60,258 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

centre-rear exhaust flange broken

Pass 27 Mar 2013 57,916 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 55,098 miles

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 1 Apr 2011 50,835 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 29 Mar 2010 47,622 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

n/s/r service brake lazy

rear exhaust-centre exhaust flange corroded and cracked

Fail 20 Mar 2010 47,619 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

n/s/r service brake lazy

rear exhaust-centre exhaust flange corroded and cracked

Pass 28 Mar 2009 43,729 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2008 39,765 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 28 Mar 2008 39,765 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 30 Mar 2007 36,106 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 28 Mar 2006 29,739 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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HV52 ONL is a 2002 BMW M3 in Silver with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 HV52 ONL, 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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HV52 ONL is a 2002 BMW M3, first registered on 1 December 2002.

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