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LE02 VWN

2002 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2026
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

120,093 mi
Last recorded120,093 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2025
Typical for 2002 BMW M377,945 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2025 120,093 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2024 117,338 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 28 May 2024 117,333 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2023 115,693 miles
Fail 31 May 2023 115,689 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Feb 2023 115,630 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Fail 24 Feb 2023 115,630 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 21 Dec 2020 114,061 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2019 111,860 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2018 110,441 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2017 108,598 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded remainder of pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint outer swivell joint (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 31 Oct 2017 108,590 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear(clip area) (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded remainder of pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint outer swivell joint (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 6 Jul 2016 103,495 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2015 97,462 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2014 97,408 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2013 96,303 miles

Headlamp leveling device damage (front)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 26 Jun 2013 96,303 miles

Headlamp leveling device damage (front)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Fail 27 Apr 2012 88,125 miles

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

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

bonnet safety catch siezed

o/s/f suspension stabilizer sensor bracket broken

Pass 27 Apr 2012 88,125 miles

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

bonnet safety catch siezed

o/s/f suspension stabilizer sensor bracket broken

Pass 29 Jan 2011 76,180 miles

N/S/F and O/S/F Windows have been tinted

O/S Wiper blade split

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

Fail 29 Jan 2011 76,166 miles

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

N/S/F and O/S/F Windows have been tinted

O/S Wiper blade split

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

Pass 9 Jan 2010 63,326 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2008 47,202 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2008 38,643 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2008 37,580 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2006 29,954 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 VWN is a 2002 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 VWN, 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 VWN registered?

LE02 VWN is a 2002 BMW M3, first registered on 12 March 2002.

Is LE02 VWN safe to buy?

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