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LB02 XYH

2002 BMW M3

Grey Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2011
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

129,750 mi
Last recorded129,750 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2010
Typical for 2002 BMW M377,945 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB02 XYH
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2010 129,750 miles

Both front to rear metal brake pipes corroding and greesed.May require a further inspection

Front Brake discs worn

Pass 7 Aug 2009 106,144 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2009 106,139 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2008 89,908 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2007 69,957 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2007 69,897 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Jun 2006 54,488 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 14 Jun 2005 42,019 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 XYH is a 2002 BMW M3 in Grey with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 XYH, 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 XYH registered?

LB02 XYH is a 2002 BMW M3, first registered on 13 June 2002.

Is LB02 XYH safe to buy?

The MOT history for LB02 XYH shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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