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F11 LDM

2002 BMW M3

Silver Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Nov 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

88,243 mi
Last recorded88,243 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 2002 BMW M377,945 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF11 LDM
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2025 88,243 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2024 88,194 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2023 87,947 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2022 87,605 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2021 86,336 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2020 85,483 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2019 85,183 miles

Exhaust mounting defective back box clamp (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 28 Aug 2019 85,183 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective seal very badly split (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust mounting defective back box clamp (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Aug 2018 83,926 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective exhaust box clamps cracked (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 8 Aug 2018 83,920 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective exhaust box clamps cracked (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Jul 2017 81,914 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2016 78,343 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2015 71,957 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2014 65,469 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2013 60,142 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2012 57,454 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2011 53,375 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 6 Jan 2011 53,375 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2009 50,610 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2009 50,610 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2008 45,400 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2008 45,400 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 12 Jan 2007 33,676 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2007 33,676 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2005 24,517 miles

Damp residue underside along fuel pipe area, no leaks at present.

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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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F11 LDM is a 2002 BMW M3 in Silver with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 F11 LDM, 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 F11 LDM registered?

F11 LDM is a 2002 BMW M3, first registered on 6 September 2002.

Is F11 LDM safe to buy?

The MOT history for F11 LDM shows 25 tests with a 76% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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