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LG52 KXC

2002 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2011
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

73,144 mi
Last recorded73,144 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2010
Typical for 2002 BMW M377,945 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG52 KXC
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2010 73,144 miles

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

nearside rear tyre cut not to cords

offside front suspension arm sensor damaged

Fail 4 Jan 2010 72,686 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

nearside rear tyre cut not to cords

offside front suspension arm sensor damaged

Pass 2 Jul 2008 47,028 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2008 47,028 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2007 27,374 miles

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

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

all brake discs corroded

all brake hose ferrules corroded

handbrake travel too high

Fail 24 May 2007 27,368 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Fail 23 Apr 2007 27,053 miles

Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

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 KXC is a 2002 BMW M3 in Blue with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

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 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 LG52 KXC, 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 LG52 KXC registered?

LG52 KXC is a 2002 BMW M3, first registered on 20 September 2002.

Is LG52 KXC safe to buy?

The MOT history for LG52 KXC shows 7 tests with a 42.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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