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LB02 CXO

2002 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2017
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

53,980 mi
Last recorded53,980 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2016
Typical for 2002 BMW M377,945 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB02 CXO
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2016 53,980 miles

Near side front tyre outer wall damaged

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 4 May 2015 53,857 miles

Both rear brake discs corroded due to vehicle standing idle

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

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

Near side front tyre outer wall damaged.

Fail 1 May 2015 53,857 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Both rear brake discs corroded due to vehicle standing idle

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

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

Near side front tyre outer wall damaged.

Pass 4 Apr 2014 53,343 miles

Brakes corroded due to car standing idle.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Near side front tyre outer wall damaged.

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 4 Apr 2014 53,343 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Brakes corroded due to car standing idle.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Near side front tyre outer wall damaged.

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Oct 2012 52,873 miles

Both front brake discs wearing tin.

Both rear tyres wearing on outside edges.

Child seats fitted in rear not allowing full inspection of adult belts.

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Damage to near side front tyre side wall.

Pass 3 Oct 2011 49,234 miles

advise n/s front tyre wall condition

Fail 13 Sep 2011 49,222 miles

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

advise n/s front tyre wall condition

Pass 26 Oct 2009 44,606 miles
Pass 21 May 2009 44,029 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2008 31,482 miles
Pass 30 May 2007 16,081 miles
Pass 25 May 2007 16,075 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2007 14,896 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 24 Feb 2006 10,014 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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LB02 CXO is a 2002 BMW M3 in Blue with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 CXO, 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 LB02 CXO registered?

LB02 CXO is a 2002 BMW M3, first registered on 29 June 2002.

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