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LL02 NVO

2002 BMW M3

Silver Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 May 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

88,391 mi
Last recorded88,391 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 2002 BMW M377,945 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLL02 NVO
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2026 88,391 miles
Pass 1 May 2025 88,318 miles
Pass 20 May 2024 87,955 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2023 86,996 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2022 86,019 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2021 83,928 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2021 83,928 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Pass 22 Sep 2020 82,766 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2019 79,498 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2019 79,493 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

diff pinion seal slight leak

Pass 21 Sep 2018 76,813 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2017 73,249 miles

Front Tyre's slightly worn on inner edge

Fuel cap seal perished

front brake pipes covered in grease

Fail 17 Aug 2017 73,249 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Front Tyre's slightly worn on inner edge

Fuel cap seal perished

front brake pipes covered in grease

Pass 17 Jun 2016 68,836 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2015 64,001 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2014 59,341 miles

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)

Fail 10 Jun 2014 59,341 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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 11 Jun 2013 54,153 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2012 46,877 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2011 40,075 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2010 39,562 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2010 39,376 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2009 36,881 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2008 31,099 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2007 25,365 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2006 22,240 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 NVO is a 2002 BMW M3 in Silver with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 LL02 NVO, 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 LL02 NVO registered?

LL02 NVO is a 2002 BMW M3, first registered on 19 July 2002.

Is LL02 NVO safe to buy?

The MOT history for LL02 NVO shows 26 tests with a 80.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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