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FB02 LHE

2002 BMW M3

Silver Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Nov 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

97,355 mi
Last recorded97,355 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2025
Typical for 2002 BMW M377,945 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFB02 LHE
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2025 97,355 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2024 96,777 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2023 96,199 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2022 95,801 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2021 94,377 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2020 91,312 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Nov 2020 91,312 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2019 91,256 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2019 91,246 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 27 Apr 2018 89,165 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear exhaust box joint (7.1.2)

Front brake discs corroded

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

Rear brake discs corroded

Slight oil leak on rear diff

Pass 13 Apr 2017 86,643 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slight cracking on tread

Fail 11 Apr 2017 86,643 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slight cracking on tread

Pass 9 Dec 2015 82,984 miles

Engine management light on

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6 mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2-3 mm (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak from rear differential

Rear exhaust box clamps corroded and broken

Pass 26 Aug 2014 77,028 miles

NSF tyre worn on inner edge

Nail in NSF tyre

OSF tyre worn on outer edge

Rear tyres wearing low

Pass 16 Jul 2013 73,536 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2013 73,536 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Dec 2012 72,830 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

rear brake pipes greased

Pass 12 Jan 2012 68,688 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 18 Jan 2011 64,821 miles

Front and rear discs corroded on inner edges fronts more than rears

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 18 Jan 2011 64,821 miles

Front and rear discs corroded on inner edges fronts more than rears

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 12 Jan 2010 61,689 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 12 Jan 2010 61,689 miles

Offside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 14 Jan 2009 57,389 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2009 57,389 miles

Nearside Front Steering retaining device missing (2.2.C.1g)

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

Offside Rear Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Pass 25 Jan 2008 52,717 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2007 44,254 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2a)

Pass 7 Apr 2006 36,340 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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FB02 LHE is a 2002 BMW M3 in Silver with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 FB02 LHE, 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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What year was FB02 LHE registered?

FB02 LHE is a 2002 BMW M3, first registered on 5 April 2002.

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