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HW52 CZX

2002 BMW M3

Yellow Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Aug 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

103,625 mi
Last recorded103,625 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2025
Typical for 2002 BMW M377,945 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHW52 CZX
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2002
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2025 103,625 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2024 101,839 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2023 99,878 miles

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule X2 (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge X2 (5.2.3 (e))

Ria Axel has a slight oil leak

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Rear axle corroded all over (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2022 98,009 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 May 2021 95,967 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2019 94,181 miles

Central Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Oct 2019 94,169 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Central Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2018 90,419 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2018 90,419 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Sep 2017 87,587 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2017 87,587 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2016 83,581 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2016 83,570 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2015 82,490 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2014 76,295 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Jul 2013 71,963 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

rear exhaust clamps rusted

Pass 30 Apr 2012 70,496 miles

both rear exhaust clamps seriously corroded

Fail 30 Apr 2012 70,496 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

both rear exhaust clamps seriously corroded

Pass 28 Apr 2011 66,211 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2011 66,194 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2010 58,557 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2010 58,557 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2009 49,709 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2008 41,000 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2007 32,655 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2006 24,111 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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HW52 CZX 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 73.1%.

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 HW52 CZX, 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 HW52 CZX registered?

HW52 CZX is a 2002 BMW M3, first registered on 22 November 2002.

Is HW52 CZX safe to buy?

The MOT history for HW52 CZX shows 26 tests with a 73.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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