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LM02 GBF

2002 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jan 2021
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

93,566 mi
Last recorded93,566 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2020
Typical for 2002 BMW M377,945 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM02 GBF
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2020 93,566 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2018 88,520 miles

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

fuel cap seal cracking up

Pass 4 Oct 2017 84,958 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2016 82,494 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2016 82,484 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Jun 2015 80,626 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2015 80,610 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Exhaust knock from the back

OSF tyre starting to wear on inner edge

Pass 19 Jun 2014 76,369 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2013 73,665 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2012 67,802 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2012 67,785 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2011 62,871 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2011 62,862 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Jun 2010 58,397 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2008 49,083 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)

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

Pass 3 Jul 2007 44,736 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2007 44,736 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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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LM02 GBF is a 2002 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 LM02 GBF, 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 LM02 GBF registered?

LM02 GBF is a 2002 BMW M3, first registered on 26 July 2002.

Is LM02 GBF safe to buy?

The MOT history for LM02 GBF shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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