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LG51 KZV

2002 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2017
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

88,017 mi
Last recorded88,017 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2016
Typical for 2002 BMW M377,945 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG51 KZV
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2016 88,017 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 4 Jul 2016 87,997 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 25 Aug 2015 83,381 miles

Fuel cap seal perishing

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 5 Aug 2014 77,989 miles

Brake pad wear sensor on nearside front not connected

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Aug 2014 77,989 miles

Brake pad wear sensor on nearside front not connected

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 3 Sep 2013 72,443 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

O/S REAR COIL SPRING NOT LOCATED CORRECTLY ?

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 3 Sep 2013 72,443 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

O/S REAR COIL SPRING NOT LOCATED CORRECTLY ?

Pass 17 Aug 2012 67,672 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2011 62,784 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2010 54,995 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2009 46,974 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2008 38,436 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2007 35,318 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2006 32,309 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2006 32,309 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2005 28,424 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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LG51 KZV is a 2002 BMW M3 in Blue with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LG51 KZV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LG51 KZV registered?

LG51 KZV is a 2002 BMW M3, first registered on 30 January 2002.

Is LG51 KZV safe to buy?

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