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MA52 NHF

2002 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

121,156 mi
Last recorded121,156 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2019
Typical for 2002 BMW M377,945 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA52 NHF
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2019 121,156 miles

sill covers and under trays fitted

Pass 24 Jul 2018 107,858 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2015 104,998 miles

Nearside Front seat belt not tested-child seat fitted

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

oil leak near diff

tyre pressure warning on

Fail 23 Sep 2015 104,998 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front seat belt not tested-child seat fitted

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

oil leak near diff

tyre pressure warning on

Pass 4 Jul 2014 101,441 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

rear exhaist box clamp corroded

underside corroded

Fail 3 Jul 2014 101,441 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

rear exhaist box clamp corroded

underside corroded

Pass 17 Jul 2013 99,987 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

exhaust back box flanges cracked

headlamp aim level sensor damaged

slight oil weap from differential

Pass 12 Jul 2012 95,787 miles

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

exhaust back box flanges cracked

headlamp aim level sensor damaged

tyre pressure light on

Pass 20 Jul 2011 94,201 miles

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

slight play in offside of steering rack

Fail 22 Jul 2010 92,272 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear No Plate is deteriorated

rear exhaust flanges are corroded

Pass 22 Jul 2010 92,272 miles

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

Rear No Plate is deteriorated

rear exhaust flanges are corroded

Pass 21 Jul 2009 90,158 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

head lamp level sensor broken .head lamp aim o.k when tested

rear number plate deteriorated

Fail 21 Jul 2009 90,158 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

head lamp level sensor broken .head lamp aim o.k when tested

rear number plate deteriorated

Pass 24 Jul 2008 82,630 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2007 74,652 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2006 56,949 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2006 56,949 miles

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (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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MA52 NHF is a 2002 BMW M3 in Blue with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 MA52 NHF, 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 MA52 NHF registered?

MA52 NHF is a 2002 BMW M3, first registered on 26 September 2002.

Is MA52 NHF safe to buy?

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