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LJ52 GOA

2002 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Oct 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

99,882 mi
Last recorded99,882 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2025
Typical for 2002 BMW M377,945 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ52 GOA
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2025 99,882 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2024 98,872 miles

TPMS light on dash

Fail 4 Oct 2024 98,872 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

TPMS light on dash

Pass 21 Apr 2023 98,046 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Apr 2023 98,046 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Fail 5 Nov 2022 98,032 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 11 Aug 2021 96,725 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2020 94,066 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Jul 2020 94,066 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2019 91,518 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2018 88,343 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material reccomend replacement (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened arm is very distorted and has changed the angle of the wheel , strongly reccomend repair (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material reccomend replacement (1.1.11 (c))

rear exhaust clamp broken

Pass 9 Jun 2017 84,519 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2016 80,658 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded nearside rear (3.6.B.2c)

Direction indicator slightly discoloured nearside rear and offside rear (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside rear fog lamp not working

Fail 8 Jul 2016 80,658 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded nearside rear (3.6.B.2c)

Direction indicator slightly discoloured nearside rear and offside rear (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside rear fog lamp not working

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

Pass 3 Jul 2015 71,569 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2014 63,829 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2013 63,109 miles

rear exhaust clamp corroed and small fracture

Pass 20 Jun 2012 61,184 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2011 55,915 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2010 50,460 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2010 50,460 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2009 43,852 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2008 38,376 miles

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 29 Jun 2007 31,481 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2006 25,555 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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LJ52 GOA is a 2002 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 LJ52 GOA, 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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What year was LJ52 GOA registered?

LJ52 GOA is a 2002 BMW M3, first registered on 1 September 2002.

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