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CX02 LVC

2002 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jul 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

62,898 mi
Last recorded62,898 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2026
Typical for 2002 BMW M377,945 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX02 LVC
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2026 62,898 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2025 62,172 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2024 61,260 miles
Pass 5 May 2023 59,412 miles

Fuel cap seal cracked

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Rear diff mist of fluid

Fail 5 May 2023 59,412 miles

Fuel cap seal cracked

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Rear diff mist of fluid

Pass 30 May 2022 58,444 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2015 57,942 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2014 56,428 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Dec 2014 56,412 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2013 55,393 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2012 53,878 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2012 53,878 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 26 Nov 2011 51,359 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2010 45,660 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)

Fail 8 Nov 2010 45,659 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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 16 Nov 2009 41,940 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2009 41,940 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

suspention level sensor bracket snapped

Pass 10 Nov 2008 36,753 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2007 29,126 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2006 25,367 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2005 21,218 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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CX02 LVC is a 2002 BMW M3 in Blue with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 CX02 LVC, 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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CX02 LVC is a 2002 BMW M3, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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