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LA02 LNY

2002 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2023
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

92,831 mi
Last recorded92,831 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2022
Typical for 2002 BMW M377,945 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA02 LNY
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2022 92,831 miles

Front suspension components corroded

Rear suspension components corroded

Fail 11 Oct 2022 92,831 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Front suspension components corroded

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear suspension components corroded

Pass 14 Jul 2021 92,585 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2021 92,578 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective Seal heavily deteriorated (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported Front to rear (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring incorrectly seated

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring incorrectly seated

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 12 Apr 2019 91,372 miles

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

Fail 10 Apr 2019 91,370 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Central Electrical wiring likely to touch hot or rotating parts exhaust (4.11 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 13 Dec 2017 87,072 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt upper cover split (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt upper cover split (2.4.G.2)

boot catch insecure

both front brake discs wearing thin

rear brake pads wearing thin

Pass 16 Dec 2016 81,836 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to hose (3.6.B.2c)

headlight adjuster broken on offside front arm

Fail 15 Dec 2016 81,835 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to hose (3.6.B.2c)

headlight adjuster broken on offside front arm

Pass 9 Dec 2015 78,383 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)

Fail 7 Dec 2015 78,382 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded nearside front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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 21 Oct 2014 74,639 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2013 68,642 miles

nearside front tyre wall damaged

Fail 4 Sep 2013 68,642 miles

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Offside All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

nearside front tyre wall damaged

Pass 29 Aug 2012 62,911 miles

possible fault in nearside front side light unit

Pass 21 Aug 2011 55,499 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2010 45,271 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2010 45,183 miles

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 21 Jul 2009 38,867 miles

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

covers fitted

Pass 21 Jul 2008 34,645 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

covers fitted

Pass 18 Jul 2007 29,311 miles

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

full under body covers fitted

Pass 25 Jul 2006 23,820 miles

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

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

underbody covers fitted

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 LNY is a 2002 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 LA02 LNY, 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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LA02 LNY is a 2002 BMW M3, first registered on 31 July 2002.

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