MOT Status
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119,044 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
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
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on edges (4.1.E.1)
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)
Nearside Front Electrical wiring damaged, but not likely to cause a short (1.9.2b)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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
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)
damage to front number plate
nearside raer tyre wearing on outer edge
Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
damage to front number plate
nearside raer tyre wearing on outer edge
How Reliable is the BMW M3?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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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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