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LE02 VTO

2002 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Sep 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

91,677 mi
Last recorded91,677 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2025
Typical for 2002 BMW M377,945 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLE02 VTO
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2025 91,677 miles

various components corroded underneath

Pass 13 Sep 2024 91,413 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2023 90,731 miles

Various front suspension components corroded

Pass 24 Aug 2022 89,186 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2022 89,186 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively split (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 10 Sep 2021 86,867 miles

General corrosion under vehicle

Pass 14 Sep 2020 86,386 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2019 85,721 miles

TPMS light on

Pass 17 Jul 2018 84,845 miles

Fuel cap seal starting to perish

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front pipe to brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Various belly trays and under shields fitted not allowing full inspection of underside

Fail 13 Jul 2018 84,841 miles

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative self levelling control arm broken (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Outer Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Back box clamp corroded and one missing but exhaust still secure and not blowing

Fuel cap seal starting to perish

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front pipe to brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Various belly trays and under shields fitted not allowing full inspection of underside

Pass 26 Jul 2017 80,577 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

tpms light on.

Fail 26 Jul 2017 80,577 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

tpms light on.

Pass 8 Jun 2016 78,085 miles
Pass 22 May 2015 74,717 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

one rear exhaust box clamp missing,one deteriorated

Pass 6 Jun 2014 72,691 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear exhaust box clamps deteriorated

Pass 7 Jun 2013 69,450 miles

rear exhaust clamps corroded

Pass 8 Jun 2012 66,980 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2011 64,892 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2010 59,076 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2010 59,076 miles

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

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 2 Oct 2009 55,960 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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)

secondary bonett catch sticky

Fail 29 Sep 2009 55,958 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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)

secondary bonett catch sticky

Pass 10 Sep 2008 51,717 miles

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 8 Sep 2008 51,716 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

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

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 14 Sep 2007 45,992 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2006 39,527 miles

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

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 VTO is a 2002 BMW M3 in Blue 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 LE02 VTO, 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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LE02 VTO is a 2002 BMW M3, first registered on 25 March 2002.

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