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LA52 YND

2002 BMW M3

Grey Petrol 3200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jul 2027
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

44,098 mi
Last recorded44,098 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2026
Typical for 2002 BMW M377,945 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA52 YND
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,200cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2026 44,098 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2026 44,095 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 18 Jul 2025 44,067 miles

Fuel cap seal perishing

Pass 10 Jul 2024 43,953 miles

fuel cap seal deteriorated

Pass 19 Jul 2023 43,934 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2022 43,880 miles

Air conditioning drive belt perished

Nearside handbrake effort slightly lower than offside

Pass 14 Jul 2021 43,859 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2020 43,797 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2019 43,613 miles
Pass 10 May 2018 68,901 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 YND is a 2002 BMW M3 in Grey with a 3,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 YND, 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 YND registered?

LA52 YND is a 2002 BMW M3, first registered on 31 December 2002.

Is LA52 YND safe to buy?

The MOT history for LA52 YND shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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