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L13 PCB

2002 BMW M3

Silver Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Sep 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

106,390 mi
Last recorded106,390 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2025
Typical for 2002 BMW M377,945 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL13 PCB
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2025 106,390 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2024 102,019 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2023 98,028 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

undercover fitted restricting view of underneath.

Pass 5 Sep 2022 94,172 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of certain components

Pass 1 Sep 2021 90,298 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2020 85,765 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2019 80,190 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Sep 2018 75,267 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2017 69,783 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2016 66,651 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2015 64,130 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2014 61,493 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2013 58,709 miles

Both front tyres are worn on the inner edges.

Rear exhaust flanges are corroded and incomplete.

Pass 21 Aug 2012 55,460 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2011 52,658 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2010 48,970 miles

Both rear tyres are bald on inner tread areas.

Pass 18 Aug 2009 45,307 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2008 40,335 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2007 38,159 miles

Rear Differential Pinion Oil Seal Leaking.

Pass 4 May 2006 31,402 miles
Fail 3 May 2006 31,338 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.4c)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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 PCB is a 2002 BMW M3 in Silver with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 PCB, 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 L13 PCB registered?

L13 PCB is a 2002 BMW M3, first registered on 17 September 2002.

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The MOT history for L13 PCB shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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