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LF51 XXM

2002 BMW M3

Yellow Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2020
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

98,146 mi
Last recorded98,146 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2019
Typical for 2002 BMW M377,945 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF51 XXM
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2002
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2019 98,146 miles

Nice car. RS

No rear seats and roll cage fitted..

Pass 25 Jun 2017 95,080 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2017 95,080 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Front registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Pass 28 Jul 2016 92,577 miles

vehicle converted to track car

Pass 18 Apr 2015 88,308 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2014 86,002 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2013 83,688 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2012 81,324 miles

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)

Pass 18 Apr 2011 78,481 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2010 74,560 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2009 69,846 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2008 67,119 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2007 62,273 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2006 55,267 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2006 55,267 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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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LF51 XXM is a 2002 BMW M3 in Yellow with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 LF51 XXM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LF51 XXM registered?

LF51 XXM is a 2002 BMW M3, first registered on 3 January 2002.

Is LF51 XXM safe to buy?

The MOT history for LF51 XXM shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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