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CT02 LVJ

2002 BMW M3

Red Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2025
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

51,396 mi
Last recorded51,396 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2026
Typical for 2002 BMW M377,945 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCT02 LVJ
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Fail 8 Jul 2026 51,396 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Oct 2024 51,224 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2023 50,595 miles

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2022 49,600 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2021 49,125 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced bottom of wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced bottom of wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2020 46,694 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2020 46,679 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to front (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 Aug 2019 45,018 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2018 43,214 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2018 43,214 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 2 Sep 2017 41,777 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 12 Aug 2016 40,035 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2015 36,875 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2014 31,200 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2013 27,647 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2013 26,416 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2012 25,266 miles

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 15 Jun 2011 23,180 miles

rear number plate slightly defaced

Pass 21 Jun 2010 21,564 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2010 21,541 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 12 Jun 2009 20,077 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2008 18,307 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2007 16,784 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2007 16,784 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 15 Jun 2006 14,376 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2005 11,933 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2005 11,881 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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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CT02 LVJ is a 2002 BMW M3 in Red with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 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 CT02 LVJ, 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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CT02 LVJ is a 2002 BMW M3, first registered on 20 June 2002.

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