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LK52 BVB

2002 BMW M3

Silver Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2014
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

86,934 mi
Last recorded86,934 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2013
Typical for 2002 BMW M377,945 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK52 BVB
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2013 86,934 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2012 81,560 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2011 77,526 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 15 Aug 2011 77,526 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2010 67,457 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2009 61,140 miles

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

Fail 6 Jul 2009 61,140 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2008 56,580 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2007 49,699 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2007 49,699 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 19 Jul 2006 41,247 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2005 27,452 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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LK52 BVB is a 2002 BMW M3 in Silver with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LK52 BVB, 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 LK52 BVB registered?

LK52 BVB is a 2002 BMW M3, first registered on 24 September 2002.

Is LK52 BVB safe to buy?

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