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LD02 WCC

2002 BMW M3

Silver Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 May 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

62,505 mi
Last recorded62,505 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 2002 BMW M377,945 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD02 WCC
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 62,505 miles
Pass 28 May 2025 61,648 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2024 60,835 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES WORN/BALD ON EDGES AND 3MM IN CENTRES OF TREAD (225/40/ZR19)

CONDENSATION IN BOTH FRONT SIDE REPEATERS

REAR TYRES 3-4MM IN CENTRES OF TREAD (255/35/ZR19)

Pass 9 Mar 2023 58,785 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer edge of tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 7 Apr 2022 58,317 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2021 56,919 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear of n/side front to rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear of o/side front to rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))

rear exhaust silencer clamps broken but still secure

Pass 8 Apr 2019 55,444 miles
Pass 3 May 2018 54,414 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2017 53,681 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2016 52,193 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2015 50,104 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2014 42,264 miles

rear exhaust clamp broken

Fail 8 Apr 2014 42,174 miles

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

rear exhaust clamp broken

Pass 12 Apr 2013 36,655 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)

Rear exhaust back box clamp corroded and broken

Fail 2 Apr 2013 36,651 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)

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

N/S/F tyre starting to wear on edges

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)

Rear exhaust back box clamp corroded and broken

Pass 10 May 2012 35,477 miles

front lower arm xenon headlamp auto leveling bracket broken

Fail 9 May 2012 35,476 miles

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

front lower arm xenon headlamp auto leveling bracket broken

Pass 28 May 2011 33,773 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 4 May 2010 31,136 miles

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

slight cracking of fuel cap seal

Pass 5 May 2009 27,971 miles

N/S front tyre worn on outer edge

O/S front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 30 May 2008 25,190 miles
Fail 29 May 2008 25,190 miles

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

Fail 24 May 2008 25,029 miles

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

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

Pass 12 May 2007 19,816 miles
Fail 5 May 2007 19,547 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2006 14,662 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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LD02 WCC is a 2002 BMW M3 in Silver with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 LD02 WCC, 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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LD02 WCC is a 2002 BMW M3, first registered on 26 April 2002.

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