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EP02 LSX

2002 BMW M3

Silver Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Oct 2026
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

84,443 mi
Last recorded84,443 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 2002 BMW M377,945 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEP02 LSX
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 84,443 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2025 84,433 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded due no use (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 May 2023 84,183 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2022 82,793 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2021 81,358 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

fuel cap seal heavily cracked

Pass 24 Jul 2019 79,327 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 27 Jul 2018 78,679 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 27 Jul 2018 78,679 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 26 Jul 2017 77,789 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2016 75,515 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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EP02 LSX is a 2002 BMW M3 in Silver with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 EP02 LSX, 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

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What year was EP02 LSX registered?

EP02 LSX is a 2002 BMW M3, first registered on 9 August 2002.

Is EP02 LSX safe to buy?

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