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LK52 YOE

2002 BMW M3

Silver Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

95,343 mi
Last recorded95,343 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2025
Typical for 2002 BMW M377,945 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2025 95,343 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 23 Mar 2024 92,258 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2023 90,590 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2022 88,859 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2021 87,708 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2019 86,981 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2018 86,154 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2017 85,595 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2017 85,595 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside steering tie rod has slight play in ball joint

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

Rear exhaust clamps corroded and broken

Pass 2 Nov 2016 78,103 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 2 Nov 2016 78,103 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 11 Nov 2015 73,577 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2014 68,369 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Oct 2013 63,750 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2012 58,820 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2011 52,256 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2010 46,793 miles

Nearside Rear Lower coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 29 Apr 2009 39,844 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2008 30,758 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2007 27,451 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2006 22,596 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2005 15,612 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 YOE is a 2002 BMW M3 in Silver with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 YOE, 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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What year was LK52 YOE registered?

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

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