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HV52 OXK

2002 BMW M3

Yellow Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Mar 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

66,708 mi
Last recorded66,708 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2026
Typical for 2002 BMW M377,945 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV52 OXK
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2002
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2026 66,708 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2025 65,696 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2024 65,679 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2023 65,299 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2022 64,608 miles

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

Nearside Rear silencer clamp broken

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

Pass 24 Sep 2020 64,417 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3,MM (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Outer Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3,MM (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Sep 2019 63,939 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2019 63,936 miles

Offside Front Driver's airbag obviously inoperative air bag light on. (7.1.5 (c))

Pass 8 Sep 2018 61,713 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 20 Sep 2017 61,109 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside and offside. (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 19 Sep 2017 61,107 miles

Offside Front Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim not holding,air pressure. (4.1.D.1d)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside and offside. (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 24 Sep 2016 60,612 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2015 58,470 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 25 Sep 2014 56,000 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Sep 2013 51,055 miles

engine mangement light stays on.whwn engine running

Pass 14 Sep 2012 49,261 miles

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

both nearside rear tyres slightly worn on outer edge.

oil leak from rear axle

Fail 24 Aug 2011 44,854 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 Aug 2011 44,854 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2010 38,238 miles

1) front brake discs worn 2) front brake pads worn 3) tyres 225 40 19 4) underbody and outer sill covers fitted

Pass 6 Mar 2009 31,494 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2008 23,404 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 2 Mar 2007 18,983 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2007 18,983 miles

coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 8 Mar 2006 13,756 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2005 12,557 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2005 12,557 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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 OXK is a 2002 BMW M3 in Yellow with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 OXK, 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 OXK registered?

HV52 OXK is a 2002 BMW M3, first registered on 6 September 2002.

Is HV52 OXK safe to buy?

The MOT history for HV52 OXK shows 26 tests with a 80.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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