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HY52 LSX

2002 BMW M3

Silver Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2022
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

139,954 mi
Last recorded139,954 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2021
Typical for 2002 BMW M377,945 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2021 139,954 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2020 138,792 miles

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

Front Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2019 137,484 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2018 136,137 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))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive axle (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Nov 2018 136,137 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive axle (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2017 134,850 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2016 132,987 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2015 130,266 miles

engine covers & under trays fitted to vehicle

Pass 14 Nov 2014 127,118 miles

both rear brake hoses not secured to the trailing arms - bolts missing

Fail 14 Nov 2014 127,118 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both rear brake hoses not secured to the trailing arms - bolts missing

Pass 1 Nov 2013 108,613 miles

Both front tyres on the inner edge

Pass 7 Nov 2012 101,615 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2011 91,877 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 29 Oct 2010 82,179 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2009 77,546 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2008 70,249 miles

n/s front tyre slight damage to sodewall - both front tyres wearing on outer shoulder

Pass 30 Oct 2007 58,291 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2007 48,058 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2006 44,879 miles

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

n/s front +o/s rear tyre walls damaged.

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 LSX 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 89.5%.

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 LSX, 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 HY52 LSX registered?

HY52 LSX is a 2002 BMW M3, first registered on 16 September 2002.

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