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LL02 NVD

2002 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Oct 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

132,109 mi
Last recorded132,109 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 2002 BMW M377,945 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLL02 NVD
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 132,109 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2024 131,904 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2023 131,209 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2022 130,348 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2021 129,204 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Apr 2019 127,447 miles

Front and rear tyres close to wear indicators

Front metal brake pipes slightly insecure

Rear exhaust corroded and blowing slightly

Fail 26 Apr 2019 127,447 miles

Front Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Front and rear tyres close to wear indicators

Front metal brake pipes slightly insecure

Rear Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Rear exhaust corroded and blowing slightly

Pass 14 Jun 2018 123,362 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2018 123,361 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded main (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded main (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Jul 2017 120,274 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2016 112,657 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2015 104,885 miles

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 26 Jun 2015 104,723 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 21 Jun 2014 97,740 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2013 92,821 miles

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

diff apears worn

fuel cap seal perished

offside registration plate bulb dim

Pass 26 Oct 2013 92,821 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

diff apears worn

fuel cap seal perished

offside registration plate bulb dim

Pass 17 Oct 2012 88,475 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 17 Oct 2012 88,475 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Jul 2011 83,154 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2011 83,154 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2010 76,936 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2009 68,586 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2008 61,312 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2007 54,927 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2007 54,927 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2006 47,998 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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LL02 NVD is a 2002 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 LL02 NVD, 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 LL02 NVD registered?

LL02 NVD is a 2002 BMW M3, first registered on 25 July 2002.

Is LL02 NVD safe to buy?

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