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LA51 YFE

2002 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2025
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

97,975 mi
Last recorded97,975 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2024
Typical for 2002 BMW M377,945 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA51 YFE
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2024 97,975 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2023 97,626 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2021 95,850 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2020 95,545 miles
Pass 7 May 2019 95,389 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2018 94,049 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2016 93,259 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2012 90,104 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 21 Sep 2012 90,104 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2011 86,391 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2011 86,391 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 21 Apr 2010 81,943 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

slight buldge in nearside rear tyre sidewall

Pass 21 Apr 2010 81,943 miles

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

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

slight buldge in nearside rear tyre sidewall

Pass 6 May 2009 77,479 miles

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

Fail 5 May 2009 77,479 miles

Front registration plate non-reflective border wider than permitted (6.3.4h)

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

Rear registration plate non-reflective border wider than permitted (6.3.4h)

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

Fail 27 Mar 2008 70,264 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 27 Mar 2008 70,264 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2007 63,760 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2006 57,336 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Pass 27 Mar 2006 57,336 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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LA51 YFE is a 2002 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 LA51 YFE, 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

How do I check the history of LA51 YFE?

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What year was LA51 YFE registered?

LA51 YFE is a 2002 BMW M3, first registered on 12 February 2002.

Is LA51 YFE safe to buy?

The MOT history for LA51 YFE shows 20 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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