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LK02 ZZF

2002 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

138,281 mi
Last recorded138,281 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2015
Typical for 2002 BMW M377,945 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK02 ZZF
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2015 138,281 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2014 130,692 miles

Exhaust catalyst rear joints - ns has 1 bolt missing and rest of bolts badly corroded, os all bolts badly corroded

Exhaust rear silencer joint & bolts badly corroded

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

NS rear brake pipe and hose not fully supported

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 11 Mar 2014 130,578 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Exhaust catalyst rear joints - ns has 1 bolt missing and rest of bolts badly corroded, os all bolts badly corroded

Exhaust rear silencer joint & bolts badly corroded

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

NS rear brake pipe and hose not fully supported

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 7 Mar 2013 119,930 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 6 Mar 2013 119,930 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2012 104,532 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2011 94,934 miles

Both rear brake discs wearing thin & corroded

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

Fail 9 Mar 2011 94,842 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Both rear brake discs wearing thin & corroded

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

Pass 11 Mar 2010 86,750 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2010 86,648 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Pass 13 Mar 2009 75,311 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Fail 11 Mar 2009 75,311 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2008 62,397 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2007 49,756 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2006 40,045 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2006 40,045 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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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LK02 ZZF is a 2002 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 LK02 ZZF, 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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LK02 ZZF is a 2002 BMW M3, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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