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LA02 XMK

2002 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

112,304 mi
Last recorded112,304 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2013
Typical for 2002 BMW M377,945 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2013 112,304 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2013 112,304 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 Jun 2012 105,150 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2011 100,423 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2010 94,547 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2009 87,926 miles

Front registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 20 Jul 2009 87,926 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 19 Jul 2008 78,988 miles

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 14 Jul 2007 68,857 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front wipers beginning to streak

Pass 3 Jul 2006 60,885 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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LA02 XMK is a 2002 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 XMK, 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 XMK registered?

LA02 XMK is a 2002 BMW M3, first registered on 22 July 2002.

Is LA02 XMK safe to buy?

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