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LE51 DEU

2002 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

11,075 mi
Last recorded11,075 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2018
Typical for 2002 BMW M377,945 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLE51 DEU
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2018 11,075 miles
Pass 8 May 2017 108,393 miles

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

Nearside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Pass 14 Jan 2016 105,743 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2014 98,553 miles
Pass 8 May 2014 93,571 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2013 84,378 miles
Fail 1 May 2013 84,318 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Feb 2012 75,203 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 1 Mar 2011 73,184 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 1 Mar 2010 71,815 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

front tyres perished

sensor on osf lower susp arm broken

Fail 1 Mar 2010 71,815 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

front tyres perished

sensor on osf lower susp arm broken

Pass 4 Mar 2009 70,164 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 8 Mar 2008 67,818 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2008 67,818 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2007 64,621 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2006 60,320 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2006 60,320 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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LE51 DEU is a 2002 BMW M3 in Blue with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 LE51 DEU, 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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LE51 DEU is a 2002 BMW M3, first registered on 11 January 2002.

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