MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
108,929 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated starting to split (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Front coil spring not seated correctly
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower in hub (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Nearside rear silencer joint (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside front coil spring locating rubber dislodged from position
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Nearside rear silencer joint (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside front coil spring locating rubber dislodged from position
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))
Oil leak, but not excessive Rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak ()
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak ()
ALL BRAKE PIPES BEEN FULLY UNDERSEALED AND HAVE CORROSION
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
UNDERNETH OF VEHICLE UNDERSEALED
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
ALL BRAKE PIPES BEEN FULLY UNDERSEALED AND HAVE CORROSION
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
UNDERNETH OF VEHICLE UNDERSEALED
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
tyre inflation warning on
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
tyre inflation warning on
EML lamp on
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
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)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
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)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Oil leak
Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
handbrake nearside low effort
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
How Reliable is the BMW M3?
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LM02 VBJ is a 2002 BMW M3 in White with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.
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 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 VBJ, 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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LM02 VBJ is a 2002 BMW M3, first registered on 28 June 2002.
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