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AE52 HDK

2002 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

142,585 mi
Last recorded142,585 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2012
Typical for 2002 BMW M377,945 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE52 HDK
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2012 142,585 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 6 Jun 2012 142,585 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2011 137,481 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2010 120,057 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2009 94,515 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2008 86,342 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2008 86,342 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

Pass 15 Aug 2007 70,900 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2006 56,360 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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AE52 HDK is a 2002 BMW M3 in Blue with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 AE52 HDK, 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 AE52 HDK registered?

AE52 HDK is a 2002 BMW M3, first registered on 1 September 2002.

Is AE52 HDK safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE52 HDK shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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