MOT Status
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93,023 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material On heelboard (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear pitted and corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Shock absorber casing corroded
Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Washer jet blocked
Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Shock absorber casing corroded
Offside Rear Nail in tyre
Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear pitted and corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Shock absorber casing corroded
Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Washer jet blocked
Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Shock absorber casing corroded
Offside Rear Nail in tyre
Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn In the hub (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour In the wing (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
rear headlamp adjuster siezed the one on the rear suspension arm
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (1.7.2)
Offside Front Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
rear headlamp adjuster siezed the one on the rear suspension arm
Nearside Inner Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
both front brake discs worn and corroded
both rear brake discs corroded
coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
all brake discs slightly worn
n/s/f tyre bald on edges(just acceptable)
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LJ52 UPX 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 73.9%.
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 UPX, 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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LJ52 UPX is a 2002 BMW M3, first registered on 17 September 2002.
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