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LA02 LPE

2002 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

84,114 mi
Last recorded84,114 miles
Recorded on28 May 2025
Typical for 2002 BMW M377,945 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 May 2025 84,114 miles
Pass 15 May 2024 83,740 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 15 Apr 2023 83,724 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2022 83,720 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2021 83,635 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2019 83,312 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2018 83,023 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin getting low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Dec 2017 81,881 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2016 80,461 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2016 80,461 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Dec 2015 80,438 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2014 78,808 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2013 75,221 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2012 70,160 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2011 63,190 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2010 53,031 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 18 Jun 2010 50,221 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2009 36,600 miles

screw in offside rear tyre

Pass 27 Aug 2008 27,253 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2007 22,371 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2006 15,838 miles

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

Fail 23 Aug 2006 15,823 miles

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

Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

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 LPE 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 86.4%.

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 LPE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LA02 LPE registered?

LA02 LPE is a 2002 BMW M3, first registered on 14 August 2002.

Is LA02 LPE safe to buy?

The MOT history for LA02 LPE shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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