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LB52 XEF

2002 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Sep 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

128,264 mi
Last recorded128,264 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2025
Typical for 2002 BMW M377,945 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB52 XEF
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2025 128,264 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 21 Aug 2025 128,251 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Hazard warning lamps not fitted (4.4.1 (d))

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 May 2022 124,494 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 8 May 2021 121,916 miles
Pass 22 May 2020 117,502 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

rear seat removed at time of test

Pass 29 Sep 2018 116,257 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2017 112,063 miles

All tyre outer edges wearing off

Nearside Front headlamp bulb slightly discoloured

Fail 26 Aug 2017 112,063 miles

All tyre outer edges wearing off

Nearside Front headlamp bulb slightly discoloured

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 25 Aug 2016 110,283 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2015 109,064 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2014 107,834 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Sep 2013 105,987 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)

front to rear steel brake pipes are damaged

Pass 19 Sep 2012 100,319 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2011 94,030 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2011 93,991 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 23 Sep 2010 85,583 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 Sep 2009 76,790 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2008 70,464 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2008 70,375 miles

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

front tyres are wearing on outer edges

Pass 21 Sep 2007 59,299 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2006 47,971 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 XEF is a 2002 BMW M3 in Blue with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 LB52 XEF, 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 XEF is a 2002 BMW M3, first registered on 16 September 2002.

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