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LE02 VJO

2002 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Sep 2026
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

84,037 mi
Last recorded84,037 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2025
Typical for 2002 BMW M377,945 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLE02 VJO
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2025 84,037 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2024 83,270 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2024 83,215 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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))

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

Offside Rear flexi brake hose insecure

Pass 7 Jul 2023 81,561 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2022 78,755 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2021 76,553 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2020 74,555 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2019 73,291 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2018 72,133 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2017 69,651 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2016 66,240 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2015 94,244 miles

Offside Side repeater has a product on the light source but not adversely affecting light output (1.4.A.2e)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Jan 2015 94,244 miles

Offside Side repeater has a product on the light source but not adversely affecting light output (1.4.A.2e)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Jan 2014 94,021 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2013 93,772 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2012 93,290 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2012 93,290 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 6 Jan 2011 84,244 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2009 72,561 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2008 64,273 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2008 64,273 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2008 62,508 miles

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

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

uneven wear to n/s/r tyre

Pass 13 Jun 2007 48,695 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2006 31,568 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2006 37,568 miles

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

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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LE02 VJO is a 2002 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 LE02 VJO, 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 LE02 VJO registered?

LE02 VJO is a 2002 BMW M3, first registered on 28 June 2002.

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