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EX52 LDY

2002 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Sep 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

92,416 mi
Last recorded92,416 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2025
Typical for 2002 BMW M377,945 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX52 LDY
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2025 92,416 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2024 92,353 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2023 91,958 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2022 91,462 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2021 89,678 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2020 87,209 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2019 77,908 miles

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

nut missing from centre exhaust flange

Fail 27 Aug 2019 77,890 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle ns lower than os (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

nut missing from centre exhaust flange

Pass 17 Sep 2018 75,359 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively front and rear both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Under trays/covers limit inspection

Vehicle has been lowered

Fail 17 Sep 2018 75,359 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively front and rear both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Headlamp aim too high both sides (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Under trays/covers limit inspection

Vehicle has been lowered

Fail 15 Aug 2018 75,315 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative broken (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Headlamp aim too low both sides (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Under trays/covers limit inspection

Vehicle has been lowered

Pass 29 Aug 2017 65,700 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 12 Sep 2016 57,910 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2015 54,953 miles

under trays fitted

Fail 1 Oct 2015 54,943 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

under trays fitted

Pass 2 Oct 2014 52,117 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2013 47,423 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2012 42,075 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 May 2011 34,908 miles
Fail 26 May 2011 34,908 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2010 32,413 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2009 32,323 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2008 32,091 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2007 23,648 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2006 17,639 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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EX52 LDY is a 2002 BMW M3 in Blue with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 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 EX52 LDY, 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 EX52 LDY registered?

EX52 LDY is a 2002 BMW M3, first registered on 26 September 2002.

Is EX52 LDY safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX52 LDY shows 25 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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