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LJ52 URR

2002 BMW M3

Silver Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2013
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

73,177 mi
Last recorded73,177 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2012
Typical for 2002 BMW M377,945 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2012 73,177 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2011 54,656 miles

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 28 May 2010 42,353 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2009 40,044 miles

offside front tyre edge wearing

Pass 12 Jun 2008 36,442 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2007 33,652 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2007 33,652 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 15 May 2007 33,103 miles
Fail 14 May 2007 33,025 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

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

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

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

Pass 10 May 2006 21,378 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 URR is a 2002 BMW M3 in Silver with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 URR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LJ52 URR registered?

LJ52 URR is a 2002 BMW M3, first registered on 17 September 2002.

Is LJ52 URR safe to buy?

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