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LG52 KXX

2002 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Dec 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

44,781 mi
Last recorded44,781 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 2002 BMW M377,945 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG52 KXX
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2025 44,781 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2024 44,767 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2024 44,767 miles

Driver's airbag obviously inoperative (7.1.5 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Pass 30 Nov 2023 44,723 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 13 Dec 2022 44,520 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2021 44,097 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2020 43,593 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2019 42,957 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2018 41,398 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2017 39,753 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2016 38,352 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2015 37,321 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2014 36,106 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

fuel cap seal slightly cracked

Fail 10 Nov 2014 36,105 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

fuel cap seal slightly cracked

Pass 6 Nov 2013 34,808 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

fuel cap seal cracking

Pass 9 Nov 2012 32,742 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front wipers smearing screen slightly

Pass 2 Nov 2011 31,289 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2010 29,018 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 10 Nov 2010 29,018 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2009 26,465 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2008 24,067 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2007 20,603 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2006 17,611 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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LG52 KXX is a 2002 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 KXX, 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 KXX registered?

LG52 KXX is a 2002 BMW M3, first registered on 1 December 2002.

Is LG52 KXX safe to buy?

The MOT history for LG52 KXX shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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