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L77 ALX

2002 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2015
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

64,121 mi
Last recorded64,121 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2014
Typical for 2002 BMW M377,945 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL77 ALX
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2014 64,121 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2013 62,217 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)

we advise they are replaced a.s.a.p

Fail 22 Sep 2012 60,296 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 22 Sep 2012 60,296 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2011 57,965 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2010 47,617 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2009 43,909 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2008 39,989 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2008 39,983 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2007 34,148 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2007 34,072 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Jul 2006 30,404 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2005 27,500 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2005 27,498 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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L77 ALX is a 2002 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 L77 ALX, 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 L77 ALX registered?

L77 ALX is a 2002 BMW M3, first registered on 26 July 2002.

Is L77 ALX safe to buy?

The MOT history for L77 ALX shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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