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HXZ 898

2002 BMW M3

Silver Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

99,458 mi
Last recorded99,458 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2025
Typical for 2002 BMW M377,945 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHXZ 898
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2025 99,458 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2023 99,216 miles

Offside Rear brake hose bracket is corroded and broken

both front wings are corroded and covered in tape

front anti roll bar creaks in d bushes when suspension moves

Fail 4 Jan 2023 99,216 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear brake hose bracket is corroded and broken

both front wings are corroded and covered in tape

front anti roll bar creaks in d bushes when suspension moves

Pass 27 Jan 2022 96,003 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Central to Offside rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Both front wings corrded

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

Fail 25 Jan 2022 96,000 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Central to Offside rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Both front wings corrded

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2021 92,770 miles

Front Both front wings,outer wheel arches in poor condition

Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 27 Jan 2021 92,764 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Both sides (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Both front wings,outer wheel arches in poor condition

Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Jan 2020 89,280 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin all front and rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 22 Jan 2020 89,269 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin all front and rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Jan 2019 85,223 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2018 81,079 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 24 Jan 2017 78,265 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2016 74,462 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2015 71,147 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2014 66,386 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2013 62,431 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2012 57,726 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2012 57,712 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2011 53,123 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2011 53,123 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2010 47,849 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2009 42,477 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2008 36,698 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2007 31,303 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2007 31,269 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2006 26,384 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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HXZ 898 is a 2002 BMW M3 in Silver 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 HXZ 898, 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 HXZ 898 registered?

HXZ 898 is a 2002 BMW M3, first registered on 1 February 2002.

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