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LA52 UWL

2002 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

106,001 mi
Last recorded106,001 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 UWL
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 106,001 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2025 104,098 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2024 96,847 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2022 89,343 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2021 82,407 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 26 Nov 2020 78,339 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2019 68,385 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2018 56,141 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2017 55,875 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2016 52,343 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2015 51,908 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2013 51,339 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2012 49,649 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2011 46,693 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2011 46,693 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2010 42,223 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2010 42,223 miles

Nearside Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

exhaust back box offside rubber bracket split

nearside rear seatbelt not tested (childseat fitted)

offside front to rear brake pipe corroded

Fail 7 Oct 2009 38,202 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 7 Oct 2009 38,202 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 2 Nov 2007 29,991 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2007 29,989 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both front tyre's wearing on outer edge's

Pass 27 Oct 2006 24,771 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 UWL 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 81.8%.

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 UWL, 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 UWL registered?

LA52 UWL is a 2002 BMW M3, first registered on 30 October 2002.

Is LA52 UWL safe to buy?

The MOT history for LA52 UWL shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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