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LG02 TBV

2002 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

89,907 mi
Last recorded89,907 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 2002 BMW M377,945 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG02 TBV
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,198cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 89,907 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2021 89,877 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2019 87,673 miles
Pass 4 May 2018 84,815 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016 81,655 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

oil leak

Pass 26 Nov 2014 78,601 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Dec 2013 75,282 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2013 75,282 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 Oct 2012 72,233 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2011 71,008 miles

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

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

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

Fail 3 Sep 2011 69,217 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

nearside front tyre side-wall damaged

Pass 15 Oct 2010 67,903 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2010 67,861 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

Pass 6 Aug 2009 47,212 miles

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 21 Jun 2008 37,050 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2007 31,227 miles

advise rear tyres worn on edges †advise rear indicator bulbs faded

Pass 23 Jun 2006 27,995 miles

advise n/s/f tyre on legal limit and small bulge in sidewall †advise o/s/f tyre worn on outer edge 225/40/19 †advise tracking possibly out

Pass 1 Jul 2005
Fail 20 Jun 2005 25,101 miles

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

ADVISE o/s and n/s front tyres treads low on outer edges 225/40/19

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 TBV is a 2002 BMW M3 in Blue with a 3,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 TBV, 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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LG02 TBV is a 2002 BMW M3, first registered on 1 May 2002.

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