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LK52 GUU

2002 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Apr 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

153,009 mi
Last recorded153,009 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 2002 BMW M377,945 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK52 GUU
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 153,009 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2025 149,703 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2024 145,853 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2023 143,004 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2022 138,508 miles

Nearside Rear handbrake weak

Pass 13 Jan 2021 137,443 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2019 134,313 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2018 131,786 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2018 131,774 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to/front (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to/front (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2017 128,180 miles
Pass 12 May 2016 123,092 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear arm outer bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 10 May 2016 123,092 miles

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear arm outer bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 May 2015 117,409 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2014 108,771 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Fail 7 Apr 2014 108,771 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2013 95,224 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 14 Mar 2013 95,224 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Dec 2011 77,028 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2010 64,011 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2009 61,190 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2008 57,211 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2007 47,576 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2006 38,030 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2005 29,561 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2005 29,217 miles

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

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

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

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

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 GUU is a 2002 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 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 LK52 GUU, 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 GUU registered?

LK52 GUU is a 2002 BMW M3, first registered on 4 September 2002.

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