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LG02 WXE

2002 BMW M3

Silver Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

122,922 mi
Last recorded122,922 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2018
Typical for 2002 BMW M377,945 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2018 122,922 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2017 118,970 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2016 111,522 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated X2 NSF/OSF (3.6.B.4d)

Front coil spring corroded X2 (2.4.C.1b)

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 FRONT TO REAR (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre AND HAS CUTS INSIDE EDGE ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear FUEL CAP SEAL SLIGHT DETERIORATION

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

X2 SILL COVERS FITTED

Pass 24 Oct 2015 107,413 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2014 98,665 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2014 98,660 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 31 Mar 2014 96,287 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 91,837 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2012 86,150 miles

Advance corrosion to both rear metal brake pipes

Oil leak

Pitting to front brake disc's

Slight to rear brake disc's

Pass 14 Mar 2011 80,584 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2011 80,574 miles

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

sill covers fitted

Pass 26 Mar 2010 75,175 miles

rear exhuast clamps in poor condition

sill covers fitted

Pass 25 Mar 2009 67,300 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2008 59,762 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2008 59,754 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 27 Oct 2006 42,008 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 WXE is a 2002 BMW M3 in Silver with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 WXE, 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 WXE registered?

LG02 WXE is a 2002 BMW M3, first registered on 10 June 2002.

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