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LF52 YXD

2002 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

84,830 mi
Last recorded84,830 miles
Recorded on15 May 2019
Typical for 2002 BMW M377,945 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 May 2019 84,830 miles
Pass 8 May 2018 83,861 miles
Pass 9 May 2017 82,678 miles
Pass 4 May 2016 77,733 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2015 72,817 miles

255/35/19 REAR TYRES WORN UNEVENLY

Pass 8 Feb 2014 65,363 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2013 58,458 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2013 58,457 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2012 58,133 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2011 57,680 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2011 57,670 miles

Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 22 Jan 2010 54,855 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2010 54,846 miles

Front registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

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

Rear registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 Feb 2009 44,779 miles

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

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)

both front brake discs worn close to the limit.

Fail 4 Feb 2009 44,779 miles

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

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

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)

both front brake discs worn close to the limit.

Pass 13 Feb 2008 38,934 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2008 38,934 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Apr 2007 33,129 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2006 24,753 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Mar 2006 24,747 miles

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

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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 YXD is a 2002 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 LF52 YXD, 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 YXD registered?

LF52 YXD is a 2002 BMW M3, first registered on 11 September 2002.

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