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LG02 LKD

2002 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Aug 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

91,901 mi
Last recorded91,901 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2025
Typical for 2002 BMW M377,945 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG02 LKD
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2025 91,901 miles

Front Nearside and Offside wheel hubs have its surface corroded

Rear Nearside and Offside suspension trailing arms have its surface corroded

Pass 31 Aug 2024 91,747 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2023 91,324 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2023 91,324 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Apr 2022 89,606 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2021 89,526 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2020 88,432 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2019 87,612 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2017 84,176 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2016 80,540 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2015 73,980 miles

Both front tyres, valve stem slightly worn

Play in steering rack inner joints

Fail 26 Oct 2015 73,963 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Both front valve stem slightly worn

Play in steering rack inner joints

Pass 18 Oct 2014 68,500 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2013 63,558 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2012 58,507 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2011 51,373 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2010 38,999 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2009 35,033 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2008 28,356 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2007 21,989 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2006 18,143 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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LG02 LKD is a 2002 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 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 LG02 LKD, 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 LG02 LKD registered?

LG02 LKD is a 2002 BMW M3, first registered on 13 May 2002.

Is LG02 LKD safe to buy?

The MOT history for LG02 LKD shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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