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LK52 LJV

2002 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 May 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

158,051 mi
Last recorded158,051 miles
Recorded on2 May 2026
Typical for 2002 BMW M377,945 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK52 LJV
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 May 2026 158,051 miles
Pass 3 May 2025 156,105 miles
Pass 17 May 2024 152,950 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2022 150,324 miles

Central Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

fuel cap seal perished

Pass 7 Dec 2021 147,812 miles

Central Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Fuel cap seal beginning to perish

Pass 28 Nov 2020 145,119 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2019 142,795 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2018 139,714 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2017 136,800 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2016 133,247 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2015 129,869 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2014 125,348 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2013 120,346 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2012 113,600 miles

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

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

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 10 Nov 2011 108,733 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2010 103,683 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 6 Nov 2009 96,388 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 6 Nov 2008 88,637 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Nov 2008 88,637 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2007 79,956 miles

headlamp levelling system link broken at o/s suspension mount

Fail 30 Jul 2007 79,956 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

headlamp levelling system link broken at o/s suspension mount

Pass 31 Jul 2006 68,662 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2006 58,277 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2006 58,277 miles

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

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

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 LJV is a 2002 BMW M3 in Blue with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 LJV, 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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LK52 LJV is a 2002 BMW M3, first registered on 1 September 2002.

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