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LA02 GVM

2002 BMW M3

Silver Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Nov 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

88,452 mi
Last recorded88,452 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 2002 BMW M377,945 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA02 GVM
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2025 88,452 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2024 87,017 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2023 85,575 miles

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

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

Under trays fitted not allowing full inspection.

Pass 12 Nov 2022 83,863 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Under trays fitted not allowing full inspection.

Pass 13 Nov 2021 82,422 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Under-trays fitted not allowing full inspection.

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2020 80,751 miles

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2019 79,633 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2018 77,698 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2017 75,496 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 10 Nov 2016 72,707 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2015 69,037 miles

Brake pads sensor indicates a fault.

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 10 Nov 2015 69,034 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Brake pads sensor indicates a fault.

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 7 Nov 2014 66,099 miles

Brake pads sensor on.

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

Pass 6 Nov 2013 62,768 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2013 62,762 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 5 Nov 2012 58,331 miles

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

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

brake pads warninig light on

offide front and nearside rear tyre has a slight damage on outer wall

Fail 5 Nov 2012 58,135 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

brake pads warninig light on

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

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

offide front and nearside rear tyre has a slight damage on outer wall

Pass 5 Nov 2011 53,975 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2010 51,013 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 6 Nov 2009 47,860 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 6 Nov 2009 47,860 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2008 44,683 miles

Nearside steering rack very slight play.

Pass 6 Nov 2007 41,839 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2006 38,587 miles

offside and nearside front inner pads appear to be getting low.

offside and nearside front tyre's starting to wear on inner and outer edge's.

offside and nearside rear tyre's starting to wear on centre of tred.

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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LA02 GVM is a 2002 BMW M3 in Silver with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 LA02 GVM, 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 LA02 GVM registered?

LA02 GVM is a 2002 BMW M3, first registered on 16 August 2002.

Is LA02 GVM safe to buy?

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