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LG02 VHJ

2002 BMW M3

Grey Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2021
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

64,287 mi
Last recorded64,287 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2019
Typical for 2002 BMW M377,945 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG02 VHJ
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2019 64,287 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Rear seats ()

Pass 5 Jul 2018 58,855 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2018 58,842 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ns & os ()

Pass 28 Jun 2017 56,785 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2016 55,084 miles
Pass 23 May 2015 54,200 miles

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 24 May 2014 50,302 miles

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 25 May 2013 45,765 miles
Pass 26 May 2012 41,946 miles
Pass 25 May 2011 39,882 miles
Pass 28 May 2010 35,319 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2009 33,707 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 31,754 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2006 25,509 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 VHJ is a 2002 BMW M3 in Grey with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 VHJ, 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 VHJ registered?

LG02 VHJ is a 2002 BMW M3, first registered on 10 May 2002.

Is LG02 VHJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for LG02 VHJ shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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