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LE02 VVN

2002 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

131,264 mi
Last recorded131,264 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2025
Typical for 2002 BMW M377,945 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2025 131,264 miles

Covers and Shields fitted

General surface corrosion due to vehicle age

Fail 3 Mar 2025 131,255 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Covers and Shields fitted

General surface corrosion due to vehicle age

Pass 2 Mar 2024 127,502 miles

Covers + Shields Fitted

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively Both Sides (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 4 Mar 2023 121,073 miles

Covers + Shields Fitted

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Diff has Seepage

Fail 4 Mar 2023 121,066 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Covers + Shields Fitted

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Diff has Seepage

Pass 12 Feb 2022 116,334 miles

Brake light on dash

Covers & shield fitted

Pass 13 Feb 2021 112,157 miles

Covers & Shields Fitted

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both Sides Nearing 1.5mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Steering/Suspension Slightly Corroded

Pass 15 Feb 2020 108,327 miles

covers & shields fitted

Pass 14 Feb 2019 103,172 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2018 99,625 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2016 94,648 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly chafed both, (3.6.B.2c)

Front front lowering springs slightly lose

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides by fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear rear parking brake needs adjustment

hydrocarbon content requirements just met

Fail 11 Dec 2016 94,645 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated fuel cap seal ring badly split and perished (7.2.4c) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pipe slightly chafed both, (3.6.B.2c)

Front front lowering springs slightly lose

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides by fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear rear parking brake needs adjustment

hydrocarbon content requirements just met

Pass 28 Nov 2015 88,188 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2014 83,007 miles

Both front brake hoses modified and do not fit correctly into mounting point

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2013 76,217 miles

both front tyres wearing uneven on inner edge

Pass 26 Nov 2012 70,650 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2011 64,654 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2011 64,654 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 8 Oct 2010 60,968 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2009 52,176 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 20 Aug 2008 45,699 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2007 37,626 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2007 37,626 miles

Offside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Jul 2006 26,300 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2005 11,918 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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LE02 VVN 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 80%.

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 VVN, 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 VVN registered?

LE02 VVN is a 2002 BMW M3, first registered on 15 August 2002.

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