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LB02 AAX

2002 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

146,910 mi
Last recorded146,910 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2016
Typical for 2002 BMW M377,945 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB02 AAX
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2016 146,910 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both 2mm at time of test (4.1.E.1)

both rear brake flexes insecure

o/s/f level sensor broken

Fail 30 Jun 2016 146,909 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint outer track control arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm tread inner edge worn (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm tread inner edge worn (4.1.E.1)

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

both rear brake flexes insecure

o/s/f level sensor broken

Pass 23 Mar 2015 140,629 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2014 139,183 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2013 117,440 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 111,084 miles

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 13 Dec 2010 108,708 miles

Engine oil level too low.

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2009 99,003 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2008 84,342 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2008 84,342 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Sep 2007 74,689 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2006 69,724 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2005 50,423 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2005 50,374 miles

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

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

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

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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LB02 AAX is a 2002 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 LB02 AAX, 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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LB02 AAX is a 2002 BMW M3, first registered on 16 August 2002.

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