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LA52 DZU

2002 BMW M3

Grey Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

98,129 mi
Last recorded98,129 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2002 BMW M377,945 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA52 DZU
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 98,129 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2025 97,946 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2024 97,695 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2017 96,860 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2016 99,469 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2015 99,125 miles

all 4 discs slightly worn

Pass 7 Oct 2013 98,936 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2012 98,171 miles

o/s/f steering arm has slight play

Pass 16 Dec 2011 92,148 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2011 92,148 miles

Nearside Inner Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator missing (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 10 May 2011 79,778 miles
Fail 9 May 2011 79,778 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Apr 2010 61,483 miles

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

Nearside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

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

n/s/r cv gaitor split

Fail 8 Apr 2010 67,972 miles

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not of equal width along their entire length (6.3.4a)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Rear registration plate with character(s) which are not of equal width along their entire length (6.3.4a)

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

slight play in offside of steering rack

Pass 20 Dec 2008 56,011 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2008 56,009 miles

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

Front registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

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 25 Oct 2007 48,503 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2006 45,761 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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LA52 DZU is a 2002 BMW M3 in Grey with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 LA52 DZU, 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 LA52 DZU registered?

LA52 DZU is a 2002 BMW M3, first registered on 4 November 2002.

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