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LG52 UBH

2002 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2023
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

107,867 mi
Last recorded107,867 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2022
Typical for 2002 BMW M377,945 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2022 107,867 miles

Nearside Front brake back plate insecure

Offside Front Brake back plate insecure

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Mar 2022 107,867 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front brake back plate insecure

Offside Front Brake back plate insecure

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2021 104,196 miles

All direction indicators slightly affected by the operation of another lamp Flash irregularly with in limits (4.4.3 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp angle eye side lights (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured faded (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp angle eye side lights (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Mar 2021 104,195 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour white (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour white (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

All direction indicators slightly affected by the operation of another lamp Flash irregularly with in limits (4.4.3 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp angle eye side lights (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured faded (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp angle eye side lights (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Pass 18 May 2019 96,433 miles
Pass 4 May 2018 91,749 miles
Pass 6 May 2017 87,160 miles
Fail 6 May 2017 87,160 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2016 82,951 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2015 76,648 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2014 71,509 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2014 71,490 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 27 Jul 2012 67,385 miles

Inner Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

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

Fail 26 Jul 2012 67,385 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

Inner Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2011 63,370 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

Fail 4 May 2011 59,802 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 4 May 2011 59,802 miles
Pass 5 May 2010 54,846 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2010 53,805 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 12 May 2008 45,103 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2007 37,534 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2007 37,534 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Feb 2006 29,281 miles

damaged on side walls slightly

tyre warning light on

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 UBH 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 65.2%.

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 UBH, 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 UBH is a 2002 BMW M3, first registered on 4 October 2002.

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