MOT Status
ValidMileage
69,946 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced + Suspension components (6.1.1 (c) (i))
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))
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))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
exhaust deteriorated at rear joints
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)
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
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
auto hight adjuster [lights] burst
Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS
Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
advisory corrosion on n/s/r section of main brake pipe
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
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
centre rear brake light not working
How Reliable is the BMW M3?
Based on 440,678 MOT tests across 34,038 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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