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LJ52 HFP

2002 BMW M3

Gold Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

135,907 mi
Last recorded135,907 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2018
Typical for 2002 BMW M377,945 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ52 HFP
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2002
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2018 135,907 miles

front number plate damaged

intermittent light on dash

number plate light dim

wipers and washers slow

Pass 17 Jun 2017 130,973 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2016 127,011 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear 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 16 Jun 2015 117,098 miles

Both frontb seat belts slow retracting

Nearside Rear Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 12 Jun 2015 117,097 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Both frontb seat belts slow retracting

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

height adjuster linkage broken o/s/f

Pass 17 Jun 2014 102,896 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2013 87,007 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside rear tyre has cuts in inner sidewall

rear exaust securing clamps corroded

Fail 26 Apr 2013 85,192 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear exhaust flanges centre to rear joints broken & corroded

Pass 9 Jul 2012 78,246 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2012 78,245 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2011 70,472 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2010 63,642 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2009 54,573 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2009 54,573 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2008 49,885 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2007 37,706 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2006 23,352 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 HFP is a 2002 BMW M3 in Gold with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 HFP, 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 HFP registered?

LJ52 HFP is a 2002 BMW M3, first registered on 25 September 2002.

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