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ST52 HCL

2002 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Nov 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

69,946 mi
Last recorded69,946 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 2002 BMW M377,945 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST52 HCL
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2025 69,946 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 13 Nov 2024 68,292 miles

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced + Suspension components (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2023 67,220 miles

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both Corroded and damp (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 1 Nov 2022 67,023 miles

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both and corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 16 Nov 2021 66,660 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 15 Oct 2020 66,218 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2019 66,116 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 9 Nov 2018 64,810 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2017 63,888 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

exhaust deteriorated at rear joints

Pass 3 Oct 2016 63,289 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer ( clamp cracked ) (7.1.2)

Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement o/s & n/s rear trailing arm front bushes (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Oct 2015 61,454 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2015 61,454 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Oct 2014 58,570 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2013 53,851 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2012 52,989 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2011 50,302 miles

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

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

auto hight adjuster [lights] burst

Pass 4 Oct 2010 47,613 miles

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

Fail 4 Oct 2010 47,611 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2009 43,340 miles

advisory corrosion on n/s/r section of main brake pipe

Fail 2 Oct 2009 43,265 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

advisory corrosion on n/s/r section of main brake pipe

advisory o/s/r outer sidelight innop

Fail 3 Oct 2008 37,831 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 3 Oct 2008 37,831 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2007 30,883 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2007 30,880 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2006 25,655 miles

centre rear brake light not working

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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ST52 HCL is a 2002 BMW M3 in Blue with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 ST52 HCL, 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 ST52 HCL registered?

ST52 HCL is a 2002 BMW M3, first registered on 11 October 2002.

Is ST52 HCL safe to buy?

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