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LF02 EHR

2002 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2019
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

141,301 mi
Last recorded141,301 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2018
Typical for 2002 BMW M377,945 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF02 EHR
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2018 141,301 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2017 132,252 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2016 122,887 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2015 122,655 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2014 117,251 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2012 110,194 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2011 104,412 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

air bag warning light on

Pass 26 Oct 2010 98,552 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

all four brake discs slightly worn!

Pass 19 Oct 2009 92,313 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

nearside front headlamp is slightly low

slight smear from the front wiper blades

slight travel on the handbrake lever

Pass 15 Oct 2008 83,020 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2007 73,118 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 7 Oct 2006 63,904 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2006 63,904 miles

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

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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LF02 EHR is a 2002 BMW M3 in Blue with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 LF02 EHR, 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 LF02 EHR registered?

LF02 EHR is a 2002 BMW M3, first registered on 8 April 2002.

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