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HY52 BVU

2002 BMW M3

Silver Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2023
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

179,187 mi
Last recorded179,187 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2022
Typical for 2002 BMW M377,945 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY52 BVU
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2022 179,187 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Dec 2022 179,187 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 20 Sep 2021 168,813 miles

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chipped. (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both sides. Recommend attention soon. (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 23 Sep 2020 162,854 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both sides. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both sides recommend nattention soon. (4.4.3 (a))

Small chip in windscreen.

Pass 27 Sep 2019 153,631 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2018 143,858 miles

All four shock absobers has corrosion.

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

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded Both sides. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured And both rears. (4.4.3 (a))

Sill covers fitted.

Pass 21 Aug 2017 134,591 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2016 126,823 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2015 115,859 miles

Offside Rear Lower Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 2 Sep 2015 115,819 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

All 4 brake discs corroded but not seriously weakened

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Sep 2014 104,945 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

both front tyres wearing on edges

engine management light on

fuel cap seal deteriorated

offside front brake disc backing plate fouling inner face of brake disc

Pass 1 Nov 2012 85,100 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake discs wearing thin

fuel filler cap seal perished

rear brake discs pitted and corroded to excess

Pass 7 Nov 2011 75,643 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

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

both front tyres worn low on edges

fuel cap seal deteriorated

rear brake discs corroded

Fail 7 Nov 2011 75,643 miles

Offside Front Brake back plate(s) securing device loose (3.5.1j)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

both front tyres worn low on edges

fuel cap seal deteriorated

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 24 Nov 2010 66,214 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2009 54,791 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2008 49,503 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2007 41,671 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2006 38,176 miles

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 BVU is a 2002 BMW M3 in Silver with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BVU, 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 BVU is a 2002 BMW M3, first registered on 9 September 2002.

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