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L13 NVY

2002 BMW M3

Red Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

99,407 mi
Last recorded99,407 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2025
Typical for 2002 BMW M377,945 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL13 NVY
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2025 99,407 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2023 98,263 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2021 97,918 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2020 97,393 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2019 97,022 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2018 95,216 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2017 92,851 miles

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

Fail 28 Feb 2017 92,846 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2016 905,121 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2015 88,773 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2014 87,332 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2013 82,222 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2012 78,499 miles

Air bag lamp ?

Pass 26 Oct 2010 75,847 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2009 70,098 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2008 60,880 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2008 60,877 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2007 50,272 miles

o/s/f and n/s/f tyres slight worn on outer edge.

Pass 12 Oct 2006 41,031 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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L13 NVY is a 2002 BMW M3 in Red with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 L13 NVY, 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 L13 NVY registered?

L13 NVY is a 2002 BMW M3, first registered on 1 September 2002.

Is L13 NVY safe to buy?

The MOT history for L13 NVY shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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