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LA52 UYK

2002 BMW M3

Grey Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2019
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

126,452 mi
Last recorded126,452 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2018
Typical for 2002 BMW M377,945 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2018 126,452 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Mar 2018 126,443 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2016 118,952 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre worn inner edge

Pass 2 Oct 2015 115,582 miles

under trays and engine covers fitted

Pass 31 Oct 2014 112,636 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2013 92,343 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2012 89,496 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2011 84,293 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 7 Aug 2010 74,485 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2009 56,767 miles

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

Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 Aug 2008 47,993 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2007 44,032 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2006 36,987 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 UYK is a 2002 BMW M3 in Grey with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 UYK, 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 UYK registered?

LA52 UYK is a 2002 BMW M3, first registered on 1 September 2002.

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