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HY52 BVJ

2002 BMW M3

Grey Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 May 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

119,044 mi
Last recorded119,044 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 2002 BMW M377,945 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY52 BVJ
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 119,044 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2026 118,994 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2025 118,771 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2024 114,730 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2024 114,374 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2022 107,746 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2021 100,924 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2020 95,038 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2019 92,502 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2019 92,502 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 14 Aug 2018 90,340 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2018 90,333 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2017 88,457 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2016 86,817 miles

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

Fail 26 Aug 2016 86,814 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear pipe (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 1 Jun 2015 81,551 miles

Nearside Front Electrical wiring damaged, but not likely to cause a short (1.9.2b)

Fail 27 May 2015 81,547 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar fractured (2.4.G.1)

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Electrical wiring damaged, but not likely to cause a short (1.9.2b)

Pass 17 Sep 2014 78,827 miles

Handbrake efficiency only just met.

Low tyre pressure warning loight on

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

Fail 17 Sep 2014 78,817 miles

Centre Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

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

Handbrake efficiency only just met.

Low tyre pressure warning loight on

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 17 Sep 2013 75,957 miles

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 10 Sep 2012 70,798 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2011 63,452 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front number plate damaged but legible

offside rear suspension top outer bush has slight play

Pass 12 Apr 2010 54,412 miles

Front number plate damaged

Front tyres bald on inner edge

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2009 46,359 miles

damage to front number plate

nearside raer tyre wearing on outer edge

Fail 4 Mar 2009 46,350 miles

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

damage to front number plate

nearside raer tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 18 Jan 2008 40,464 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2006 34,023 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2005 25,615 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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HY52 BVJ is a 2002 BMW M3 in Grey with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 HY52 BVJ, 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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HY52 BVJ is a 2002 BMW M3, first registered on 13 September 2002.

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