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LB52 WWG

2002 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

100,279 mi
Last recorded100,279 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2018
Typical for 2002 BMW M377,945 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB52 WWG
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2018 100,279 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2018 100,276 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Jul 2017 100,168 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2016 97,797 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both sides (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both sides (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 5 Aug 2016 97,712 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both sides (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside fuel filter cover partly insecure.

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both sides (3.6.B.4e)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Pass 8 Aug 2015 96,159 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 21 Nov 2014 96,128 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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 6 Sep 2013 93,970 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

middle/rear exhaust corroded

slight play in both front rackends

surface corrosion to the rear brake discs

tyres that have been fitted are part worn and only just legal

Fail 4 Sep 2013 93,970 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

middle/rear exhaust corroded

slight play in both front rackends

surface corrosion to the rear brake discs

Pass 23 Feb 2012 91,224 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2012 91,224 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2010 86,783 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2009 82,881 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2008 77,198 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2007 72,604 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2006 60,622 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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LB52 WWG is a 2002 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 LB52 WWG, 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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LB52 WWG is a 2002 BMW M3, first registered on 1 November 2002.

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