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LG51 TGN

2002 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Dec 2026
Tests21 (21 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

38,456 mi
Last recorded38,456 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 2002 BMW M377,945 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG51 TGN
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

21 pass
Pass 8 Dec 2025 38,456 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2024 38,257 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2023 38,080 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2022 37,869 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2021 37,677 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2020 37,524 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2019 37,338 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2018 37,134 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2017 36,938 miles

Oil leak at diff ()

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

Pass 14 Dec 2016 36,508 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2015 36,020 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2014 35,265 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2013 34,007 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2012 32,823 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 8 Dec 2011 31,915 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 9 Dec 2010 30,536 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2009 28,943 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2008 27,695 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2007 24,723 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2006 22,452 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2006 18,894 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 TGN is a 2002 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 LG51 TGN, 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

How do I check the history of LG51 TGN?

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What year was LG51 TGN registered?

LG51 TGN is a 2002 BMW M3, first registered on 18 January 2002.

Is LG51 TGN safe to buy?

The MOT history for LG51 TGN shows 21 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does LG51 TGN have outstanding finance?

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