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L7 VPO

2002 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2023
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

80,433 mi
Last recorded80,433 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2022
Typical for 2002 BMW M377,945 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL7 VPO
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2022 80,433 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases tailpipe clamp to centre pipes corroded (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 12 Jul 2022 80,431 miles

Electronic braking system warning device indicates a fault (1.7 (b))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases tailpipe clamp to centre pipes corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

brake pad warning lamp on

Pass 28 May 2021 78,746 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Side repeater slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

power steering belt cracked

Fail 21 May 2021 78,741 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Side repeater slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

brake pad warning light on

power steering belt cracked

Pass 22 Jan 2020 75,268 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Various brake pipes corroded

Pass 7 Jan 2019 68,634 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides front/rear rear sections corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front suspension unit top mounting poor

Pass 22 Dec 2017 62,859 miles

front to rear metal brake pipes corroded in places

nearside rear lower tie bar outer pin/bearing has slight play

offside front top shocker mounting in poor condition

Pass 5 Jan 2017 61,844 miles

o/s/front rack end ball slight play

Pass 8 Jan 2016 61,035 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded main (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded main (3.6.B.2c)

undertrays fitted

Pass 3 Jan 2015 58,144 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2014 53,201 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 24 Dec 2012 46,193 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Dec 2012 46,193 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2011 44,716 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2011 44,716 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Fail 4 Jan 2011 42,494 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 4 Jan 2011 42,494 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2009 39,449 miles

Nearside front tyre has a cut on outerwall but not deep enough to reach the cords.

Pass 16 Dec 2008 34,644 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 13 Dec 2007 30,301 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2006 25,539 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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L7 VPO is a 2002 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 L7 VPO, 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 L7 VPO registered?

L7 VPO is a 2002 BMW M3, first registered on 6 September 2002.

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The MOT history for L7 VPO shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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