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LF52 BPZ

2002 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Dec 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

98,044 mi
Last recorded98,044 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2025
Typical for 2002 BMW M377,945 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF52 BPZ
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2025 98,044 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Dec 2024 97,415 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2023 95,480 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2022 94,669 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2021 93,736 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2020 92,437 miles
Pass 31 May 2019 89,856 miles

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

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

Pass 26 May 2018 88,077 miles
Pass 26 May 2017 85,742 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2016 81,293 miles

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

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 13 May 2015 77,335 miles
Pass 31 May 2014 73,408 miles

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

Fail 24 May 2014 73,383 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 9 May 2013 67,672 miles

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

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

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

o/s and n/s/f tyres low on inner edges

windscreen stonechipped in several places

Fail 30 Apr 2013 67,630 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

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

brake pad warning light on

o/s and n/s/f tyres low on inner edges

tyre pressure monitoring light on

windscreen stonechipped in several places

Pass 22 May 2012 62,997 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

airbag light on

tyre pressure monitor light on

Pass 4 May 2011 57,453 miles

front and rear discs worn

Fail 28 Apr 2011 57,409 miles

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

front and rear discs worn

Pass 23 Apr 2010 52,314 miles

both rear tyres ON legal limit of 1.6mm

Pass 17 Feb 2009 45,495 miles

both front tyres worn on shoulders

Pass 2 Nov 2007 15,525 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2006 33,408 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2006 33,402 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

air bag light stays on

Pass 2 Dec 2005 26,338 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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LF52 BPZ is a 2002 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 LF52 BPZ, 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 LF52 BPZ registered?

LF52 BPZ is a 2002 BMW M3, first registered on 30 September 2002.

Is LF52 BPZ safe to buy?

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