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HV52 PWF

2002 BMW M3

Grey Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2020
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

111,226 mi
Last recorded111,226 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2019
Typical for 2002 BMW M377,945 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV52 PWF
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2019 111,226 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2018 108,737 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2017 106,124 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2016 102,536 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2015 97,949 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 10 Jun 2015 97,837 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a pin or bush of a lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Jun 2014 93,699 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2013 90,682 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2012 84,673 miles
Pass 14 May 2011 72,416 miles
Fail 10 May 2011 72,322 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 18 May 2010 60,881 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2009 52,083 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2008 42,285 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2007 36,450 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 PWF is a 2002 BMW M3 in Grey with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 PWF, 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 HV52 PWF registered?

HV52 PWF is a 2002 BMW M3, first registered on 4 September 2002.

Is HV52 PWF safe to buy?

The MOT history for HV52 PWF shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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