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LJ52 PXP

2002 BMW M3

Silver Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2019
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

96,858 mi
Last recorded96,858 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2018
Typical for 2002 BMW M377,945 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ52 PXP
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2018 96,858 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Wearing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Wearing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Feb 2017 90,216 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Jan 2016 85,089 miles

Bonnet catch sticks

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened disc pitted (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened disc pitted (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened disc pitted (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened disc pitted (3.5.1i)

Pass 4 Feb 2015 80,332 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2014 75,629 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front tyres worn on inner edges near legal limit

corrosion to os rear coil spring

ns front fog lamp lens cracked

ns wiper blade starting to split

Pass 30 Jan 2013 70,285 miles

ns front fog lamp lens cracked

os rear coil spring corroded

slight deterioration to ns door mirror glass

some corrosion to edges of front and rear brake discs

some corrosion to rear exhaust joints

Pass 31 Jan 2012 65,553 miles

ns front fog lamp lens cracked

slight deterioration to ns door mirror glass

some corrosion to ns rear metal brake pipe

Pass 10 Feb 2011 59,264 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2011 59,264 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2010 55,913 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

unable to get in to boot

Pass 24 Sep 2009 41,244 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2008 32,450 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

both front tyres wearing on the inside sugest to get tracking checked

Fail 4 Aug 2008 32,450 miles

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

both front tyres wearing on the inside sugest to get tracking checked

Pass 14 Aug 2007 26,159 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2007 24,706 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 PXP is a 2002 BMW M3 in Silver with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 LJ52 PXP, 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 PXP registered?

LJ52 PXP is a 2002 BMW M3, first registered on 12 September 2002.

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