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LD52 TVL

2002 BMW M3

Grey Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Mar 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

83,141 mi
Last recorded83,141 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2026
Typical for 2002 BMW M377,945 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD52 TVL
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2026 83,141 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Mar 2025 82,429 miles

Fuel cap/sealing rubber device is torn.

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Mar 2024 81,895 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Mar 2023 80,732 miles

Offside Front Driver's door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Feb 2022 79,939 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2021 78,909 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2021 78,909 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Mar 2020 78,170 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2019 77,752 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2018 76,309 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre sidewall damage/cut

Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) light illuminated showing a possible fault

Undertray(s) fitted obscuring some components

Fail 24 Feb 2018 76,309 miles

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

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

Nearside Front tyre sidewall damage/cut

Undertray(s) fitted obscuring some components

Pass 20 Mar 2017 75,501 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2017 75,501 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2016 74,381 miles

nearside front tyre has some sidewall damage

rear differential oily

underside covers prevent full inspection of some components

Pass 21 Feb 2015 73,145 miles

nearside front tyre has sidewall damage

Pass 1 Mar 2014 72,072 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2013 68,804 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2012 66,847 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2011 64,794 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2010 61,057 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2009 57,131 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2007 47,991 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2006 37,615 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Fail 27 Nov 2006 37,615 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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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LD52 TVL is a 2002 BMW M3 in Grey with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 LD52 TVL, 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 LD52 TVL registered?

LD52 TVL is a 2002 BMW M3, first registered on 19 December 2002.

Is LD52 TVL safe to buy?

The MOT history for LD52 TVL shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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