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L11 FME

2002 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2018
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

135,198 mi
Last recorded135,198 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2017
Typical for 2002 BMW M377,945 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL11 FME
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2017 135,198 miles

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 27 Oct 2016 133,046 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2015 130,499 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2015 130,491 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 24 Oct 2014 101,654 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 25 Oct 2013 99,324 miles

Disks scored

Pass 25 May 2012 92,857 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Anti-roll bar linkage slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Fail 24 May 2012 92,842 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 5 Apr 2011 88,061 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2010 79,537 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 7 Apr 2010 79,537 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 4 Aug 2009 73,062 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Aug 2008 60,603 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

exhaust clamps at rear section and centre section cracked

Pass 11 Aug 2007 48,654 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

movement at o/side rack

Pass 23 Aug 2006 35,837 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2005 22,402 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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L11 FME is a 2002 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 L11 FME, 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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L11 FME is a 2002 BMW M3, first registered on 26 September 2002.

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