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MK52 HZY

2002 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Feb 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

103,392 mi
Last recorded103,392 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2026
Typical for 2002 BMW M377,945 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK52 HZY
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2026 103,392 miles

Nearside Front indicator lens missing

Pass 27 Jun 2024 93,981 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 9 Jun 2023 91,150 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 25 May 2022 88,901 miles
Pass 28 May 2021 85,457 miles
Pass 12 May 2020 83,194 miles
Fail 12 May 2020 83,194 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Oct 2019 81,796 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2018 75,739 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2017 72,959 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2016 70,478 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2015 68,381 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2014 66,411 miles

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

air con belt cracked

alternator belt cracked

Fail 29 Oct 2014 66,411 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

air con belt cracked

alternator belt cracked

Pass 18 Oct 2013 64,133 miles

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

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

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

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

nail in n/s rear tyre

Fail 18 Oct 2013 64,133 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

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

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

nail in n/s rear tyre

Pass 27 Oct 2012 61,915 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2012 61,904 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2011 60,302 miles

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

front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 2 Nov 2011 60,283 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

both rear tyres wearing on edges

front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

light on dash (transmission?)

Pass 6 Nov 2010 57,288 miles

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

both rear tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 30 Oct 2009 55,266 miles

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

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

both rear tyres wearing on edges

Pass 24 Oct 2008 53,077 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2007 48,788 miles

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

o/s front tyre has slight kerb damage

Fail 5 Nov 2007 48,786 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

o/s front tyre has slight kerb damage

Pass 31 Oct 2006 41,262 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2006 41,165 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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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MK52 HZY is a 2002 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 MK52 HZY, 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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MK52 HZY is a 2002 BMW M3, first registered on 16 September 2002.

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