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HT52ZBR
2002 BMW M3
Colour: Silver
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 3246cc
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- Registration HT52ZBR
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model M3
- Year 2002
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 3246cc
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- Expires 27 Aug 2026
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MOT History 29 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
29
Total Tests
19
Passes
10
Failures
65.52%
Pass Rate
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134 Total Defects Recorded
28 Aug 2025
Pass
Mileage: 86,308 MI
Expiry date: 27 Aug 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- fixing bolt missing from centre exhaust flange
- coil springs corroded
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- o/s/r floor corroded by jacking point
- handbrake efficiency poor
- rear suspension arms/hubs heavily corroded
- metal brake pipes starting to corrode
23 Aug 2024
Pass
Mileage: 86,050 MI
Expiry date: 22 Aug 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- n/s/f flexi brake hose perished
- metal brake pipes corroded
- front coil springs corroded
- centre exhaust joints bolts missing
- Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- rear brake discs corroded
- o/s/r wearing unevenly with cracking in tread
- o/s/r inner sill/floor starting to corrode
- o/s/f tyre cracking in tread
- o/s handbrake efficiency lower than n/s
- n/s/r tyre wearing unevenly with no visible inner tread
24 Apr 2023
Pass
Mileage: 85,576 MI
Expiry date: 23 Apr 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rears (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Both rears (5.3.2 (d))
- Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Both fronts (5.3.2 (d))
- Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Front Thorn in tyre
- Coil spring corroded Both fronts (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Central Exhaust fixing bolts heavily corroded
- Central Exhaust fixing bolt missing
- Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both fronts (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both fronts (1.1.14 (a) (i))
24 Apr 2023
Fail
Mileage: 85,576 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Valve stem seriously damaged Both rears (5.2.3 (j)) Dangerous
Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both fronts (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Both rears (5.3.2 (d))
- Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Both fronts (5.3.2 (d))
- Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Front Thorn in tyre
- Coil spring corroded Both fronts (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Central Exhaust fixing bolts heavily corroded
- Central Exhaust fixing bolt missing
- Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both fronts (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rears (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
8 Mar 2022
Pass
Mileage: 85,018 MI
Expiry date: 7 Mar 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- n/s/f brake hose perished
- o/s/r and n/s/r tyre valves deteriorated
- o/s/f coil spring corroded
- n/s/f tyre cut outer side all
- fuel cap seal perished
7 Mar 2022
Fail
Mileage: 85,018 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- n/s/f brake hose perished
- tpms light on
- o/s/r and n/s/r tyre valves deteriorated
- o/s/f coil spring corroded
- n/s/f tyre cut outer side all
- fuel cap seal perished
8 Oct 2020
Pass
Mileage: 84,500 MI
Expiry date: 7 Oct 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Rear Valve stem slightly damaged both rear (5.2.3 (j))
- Fuel cap/sealing device component seal perished
- Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
28 Aug 2019
Pass
Mileage: 83,419 MI
Expiry date: 5 Sep 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- o/s/f anti roll bar link lower ball joint has slight leak from grease
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
- n/s/f tyre worn inner edge and perished outer side wall.
- o/s/f tyre damaged outer side wall no cords
27 Aug 2019
Fail
Mileage: 83,419 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- o/s/f tyre damaged outer side wall no cords
- o/s/f anti roll bar link lower ball joint has slight leak from grease
- n/s/f tyre worn inner edge and perished outer side wall.
- Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
6 Sep 2018
Pass
Mileage: 81,634 MI
Expiry date: 5 Sep 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/valve stem damaged (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/valve stem damaged Valve (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))
24 Aug 2018
Fail
Mileage: 81,631 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative levelling system broken (4.1.5 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/valve stem damaged Valve (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))
11 Aug 2017
Pass
Mileage: 79,745 MI
Expiry date: 10 Aug 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- eml light staying on
- rear sub-frame rusty
- rear exhaust clamp poor
- rear brake pipes rusty
- nsf wing indicator poor
- nsf tyre worn inner edge
- non standard suspension fitted
- front & rear brake discs poor
25 Jul 2016
Pass
Mileage: 78,791 MI
Expiry date: 24 Jul 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- NON STANDARD SUSPENSION FITTED
14 Jul 2016
Fail
Mileage: 78,775 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- NON STANDARD SUSPENSION FITTED
15 Jul 2015
Pass
Mileage: 76,798 MI
Expiry date: 14 Jul 2016 2 Jul 20267 Jul 2015
Fail
Mileage: 76,785 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
- Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
27 Jun 2014
Pass
Mileage: 73,682 MI
Expiry date: 30 Jun 2015 2 Jul 20261 Jul 2013
Pass
Mileage: 66,980 MI
Expiry date: 30 Jun 2014 2 Jul 202626 Jun 2013
Fail
Mileage: 66,957 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
29 Jun 2012
Pass
Mileage: 59,016 MI
Expiry date: 29 Jun 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
29 Jun 2012
Fail
Mileage: 59,016 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
30 Jun 2011
Pass
Mileage: 53,648 MI
Expiry date: 29 Jun 2012 2 Jul 202621 Jun 2011
Fail
Mileage: 53,648 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
18 Jun 2010
Pass
Mileage: 47,681 MI
Expiry date: 17 Jun 2011 2 Jul 20261 Jun 2009
Fail
Mileage: 40,361 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
1 Jun 2009
Pass
Mileage: 40,361 MI
Expiry date: 7 Jun 2010Advisory notice item(s)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
2 Jun 2008
Pass
Mileage: 34,795 MI
Expiry date: 7 Jun 2009 2 Jul 20264 Jun 2007
Pass
Mileage: 25,637 MI
Expiry date: 7 Jun 2008 2 Jul 20268 Jun 2006
Pass
Mileage: 22,103 MI
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HT52ZBR was registered on 2002-09-10
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