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LK52 YOC

2002 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Aug 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

118,597 mi
Last recorded118,597 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2026
Typical for 2002 BMW M377,945 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2026 118,597 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 16 Jul 2026 118,596 miles

Offside Front Brake hose connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system caliper leaking at hose connection (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 Aug 2025 117,303 miles

Nail in tyre Offside rear & nearside rear

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 2 Aug 2024 117,107 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2023 116,152 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2022 114,929 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2021 114,048 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2020 111,203 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 22 Jun 2019 109,017 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2018 107,181 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2017 105,730 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2016 97,406 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 13 Jun 2015 94,994 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2014 93,412 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2013 88,053 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2012 81,042 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2011 72,125 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2010 60,171 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 2 Oct 2009 52,468 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2008 44,646 miles

brake fluid geting low

brakes tested by tapley

front discs geting thin

front pads geting low

rear pads geting low

Pass 28 Sep 2007 37,214 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2007 37,158 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

brakes tested by tapley meter

front pads geting low

nsf tyre has nail in tread

osr and nsf tyres have small splits in inner side wall ..not down to cords

plastic covers fitted

Pass 3 Oct 2006 30,267 miles

hand brake travel geting long close to excess

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 YOC is a 2002 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 YOC, 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 YOC is a 2002 BMW M3, first registered on 30 September 2002.

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