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LG52 KOW

2002 BMW M3

Red Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2024
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

57,159 mi
Last recorded57,159 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2023
Typical for 2002 BMW M377,945 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG52 KOW
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2023 57,159 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2022 56,200 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 13 Jun 2019 55,478 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured fading to white (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect slight misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 13 Jun 2019 55,478 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured fading to white (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect slight misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 21 Apr 2018 52,841 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2017 49,660 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2015 46,739 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2014 43,001 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

knot tied in both outer rear seat belts

Pass 24 Sep 2013 39,595 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Sep 2012 36,956 miles

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

rear seat belts crinkled where tied ina knot

slight dampness around rear diff

Pass 8 Sep 2011 33,281 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2010 29,073 miles

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

Front discs showing signs of heat cracks

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

slight play in rear brake pads

Fail 20 Jul 2009 25,858 miles

Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

rear no\plate covered in lacker

Pass 20 Jul 2009 25,858 miles

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

rear no\plate covered in lacker

Pass 4 Jun 2008 21,044 miles

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

tyres melting due to track day.had to pick out rubber in tread pattern to measure depth.

Fail 4 Jun 2008 21,044 miles

Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

tyres melting due to track day.had to pick out rubber in tread pattern to measure depth.

Pass 16 May 2007 15,183 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2006 13,020 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2006 12,999 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

front tyres at n/s2mm o/s 3mm

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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LG52 KOW is a 2002 BMW M3 in Red with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 LG52 KOW, 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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LG52 KOW is a 2002 BMW M3, first registered on 4 November 2002.

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