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KF52 LZX

2002 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2026
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

149,568 mi
Last recorded149,568 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2025
Typical for 2002 BMW M377,945 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKF52 LZX
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2025 149,568 miles
Fail 27 May 2025 149,545 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 255/40r18 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 255/40r18 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 May 2024 140,630 miles

Corrosion to underside - rear - Subframe and suspension components

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

Fail 17 Apr 2024 140,618 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Corrosion to underside - rear - Subframe and suspension components

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

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2022 132,315 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2020 122,989 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2019 107,339 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2019 105,779 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2018 101,963 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Fail 16 Jun 2018 101,963 miles

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 16 Jun 2017 98,551 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear x2 (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 2 Jul 2016 93,257 miles

Diff Brace Corroded

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 8 Jul 2015 91,942 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2014 90,778 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2013 89,632 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2012 87,925 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2011 85,431 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2010 81,241 miles

air light on

nsf tyre wearing on inner tread

Fail 29 Jun 2010 81,240 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

air light on

nsf tyre wearing on inner tread

Pass 21 Jan 2010 77,569 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2009 66,396 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2008 61,484 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2006 48,542 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2005 35,537 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2005 35,472 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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KF52 LZX 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 84%.

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 KF52 LZX, 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 KF52 LZX registered?

KF52 LZX is a 2002 BMW M3, first registered on 26 September 2002.

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