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LB02 EXL

2002 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2025
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

90,021 mi
Last recorded90,021 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2024
Typical for 2002 BMW M377,945 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2024 90,021 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Apr 2023 89,673 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2022 89,047 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2020 88,150 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2019 86,759 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2018 84,667 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2017 82,878 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2016 81,436 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2015 79,535 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2014 74,217 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2013 68,939 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2012 63,428 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2011 57,692 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2010 53,799 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2009 48,343 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2008 41,873 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2007 35,771 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 14 Jul 2007 35,764 miles

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

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 13 Jul 2006 28,816 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 EXL is a 2002 BMW M3 in Blue with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 EXL, 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 EXL registered?

LB02 EXL is a 2002 BMW M3, first registered on 28 June 2002.

Is LB02 EXL safe to buy?

The MOT history for LB02 EXL shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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