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LG02 VHB

2002 BMW M3

Silver Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Sep 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

116,612 mi
Last recorded116,612 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 2002 BMW M377,945 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG02 VHB
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2025 116,612 miles

genral surface rust

Fail 25 Sep 2025 116,612 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear both shockers corroded

genral surface rust

Pass 15 Oct 2020 113,484 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Oct 2019 110,095 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 10 Oct 2018 105,126 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside and nearside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside and nearside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 7 Sep 2018 105,111 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake master cylinder close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside and nearside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Aug 2017 97,644 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2017 97,854 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2016 87,708 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded offside and nearside (3.6.B.2c)

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 8 Jul 2015 85,262 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2014 84,318 miles

Air bag light on

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

Fail 24 Jul 2014 84,318 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir cap missing (3.6.G.1a)

Air bag light on

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

Fail 19 Jun 2014 84,311 miles

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Air bag light on

Both rear tyres nearly worn onto the tread band

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Pass 11 Mar 2013 76,221 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 10 Mar 2013 76,221 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Feb 2012 67,169 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

bad oil leak on rear diff.

Pass 26 Feb 2011 57,368 miles

Brake discs pitted

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Oil leak from rear diff

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 19 Feb 2011 57,366 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Brake discs pitted

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Oil leak from rear diff

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 4 Jun 2009 51,770 miles
Pass 2 May 2008 44,683 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2007 43,645 miles
Pass 5 May 2006 38,217 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 VHB is a 2002 BMW M3 in Silver with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 LG02 VHB, 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 VHB is a 2002 BMW M3, first registered on 15 May 2002.

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