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VU52 HHG

2002 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

107,298 mi
Last recorded107,298 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2025
Typical for 2002 BMW M377,945 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU52 HHG
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2025 107,298 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2024 106,406 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2023 105,128 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2022 104,081 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2021 103,633 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2019 102,955 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2018 100,138 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2018 100,123 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Dec 2017 88,763 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2017 88,763 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 Dec 2016 78,186 miles
Pass 13 May 2016 75,353 miles

movement in steering rack

n/s headlight aim on lower limit

Pass 22 May 2015 68,507 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2014 65,492 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2013 63,054 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2012 54,161 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 26 Aug 2012 54,161 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Oct 2011 47,971 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2010 42,532 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 18 Oct 2010 42,532 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 28 Oct 2009 36,813 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2008 28,842 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2007 26,636 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2006 23,660 miles

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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VU52 HHG is a 2002 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 VU52 HHG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of VU52 HHG?

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What year was VU52 HHG registered?

VU52 HHG is a 2002 BMW M3, first registered on 22 November 2002.

Is VU52 HHG safe to buy?

The MOT history for VU52 HHG shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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