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HX52 SWV

2002 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

127,122 mi
Last recorded127,122 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2015
Typical for 2002 BMW M377,945 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX52 SWV
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2015 127,122 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 0.mm inner edge 225/40/19 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 0.mm inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear cv gaiter appears to be leaking

Fail 25 Sep 2015 127,122 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 0.mm inner edge 225/40/19 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 0.mm inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear cv gaiter appears to be leaking

Pass 3 Oct 2014 121,933 miles

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

Fail 3 Oct 2014 121,933 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 10 Oct 2013 115,474 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2013 115,474 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Oct 2012 112,600 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2011 104,799 miles

Front brake discs slightly worn

Pass 10 Dec 2010 95,018 miles

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

Front brake discs slightly worn

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

Fail 9 Dec 2010 95,018 miles

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

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

Front brake discs slightly worn

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

Pass 17 Dec 2009 93,723 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2008 84,689 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2007 75,129 miles

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

Fail 5 Nov 2007 75,129 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 16 Aug 2006 56,043 miles

Offside Rear 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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HX52 SWV is a 2002 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 HX52 SWV, 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 HX52 SWV registered?

HX52 SWV is a 2002 BMW M3, first registered on 1 September 2002.

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