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LM02 YVZ

2002 BMW M3

Grey Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2022
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

146,640 mi
Last recorded146,640 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2021
Typical for 2002 BMW M377,945 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM02 YVZ
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2021 146,640 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.5.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread faded (0.1 (b))

front headlamp levelling device cable tied (modified)

fuel cap seal splitting

mil lamp on

offside front seat tilt handle missing

rear anti roll bar fowling suspension arms (wear visible)

tyre pressure warning light on

Fail 19 Oct 2021 146,640 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak unable to test emmisions (8.2.1.1 (b))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.5.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread faded (0.1 (b))

front headlamp levelling device cable tied (modified)

fuel cap seal splitting

mil lamp on

offside front seat tilt handle missing

rear anti roll bar fowling suspension arms (wear visible)

tyre pressure warning light on

Pass 9 Oct 2020 144,007 miles

Central Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction

Front headlamp leveler modified (headlamp aims are correct)

Fuel cap seal slightly cracking or perishing.

Headlamp deflectors fitted

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edge almost down to cord showing. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside seat tilt handle missing unable to tilt drivers seat

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear anti roll bar fowling suspension arms causing long term damage to arms

Fail 22 Sep 2020 143,896 miles

Brake performance not tested unable to carry out tapley test due to tyre wear (1.2.1 (g))

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working and sidelight (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords split on inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Central Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread faded (0.1 (b))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside & nearside bald on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

engine light on

front headlamp leveller modified (headlamp aims are correct)

headlamp deflectors fitted

offside seat tilt handle missing unable to tilt drivers seat

rear anti roll bar fowling suspension arms causing long term damage to arms

Pass 10 Sep 2019 140,531 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES WORN IN INNER EDGE AND APPEAR TO BE CLOSE TO BREAKING THROUGH TO CANVAS, ADVISE TYRES ASAP. 225/40/ZR19 95Y

Both rear tyres worn on inner and outer edges, please monitor.

Engine warning lamp on.

FRONT PROP. COUPLING HAS SOME DAMAGE AND STARTING TO SPLIT, ADVISE REPLACEMENT SOON.

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both and will require disc replacement. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

N/s/f brake splash guard has pulled through upper mount, advise repair when replacing front brakes.

O/S/F LOWER REARMOST WISHBONE BUSH HAS PLAY, SUSPECT POLY-BUSH

O/S/F TYRE INNER SIDE WALL STARTING TO SPLIT.

Wiper blades smear.

Pass 11 Sep 2018 133,563 miles

N/S indicator side repeater starting to show white light

both front brake disc backing plates lose but still secure(lose around upper fixing points)

fair amount of play in O/S lower wishbone inner rear bush advise replacement

front brake pads around 2/3 worn (discs fairly worn)

fuel cap seal perishing

parking brake travel slightly high

rear registration plate deteriorating

rear view mirror glass deteriorated

Fail 11 Sep 2018 133,563 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

N/S indicator side repeater starting to show white light

both front brake disc backing plates lose but still secure(lose around upper fixing points)

fair amount of play in O/S lower wishbone inner rear bush advise replacement

front brake pads around 2/3 worn (discs fairly worn)

fuel cap seal perishing

parking brake travel slightly high

rear registration plate deteriorating

rear view mirror glass deteriorated

Pass 18 Sep 2017 125,158 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (from rear box joint corroded /rear clamp corroded/broken advise new clamps) (7.1.2)

N/S indicator side repeater starting to show white light

N/S/R indicator starting to show white light

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

all coil spring corroded

bolts missing from exhaust joints(cat to centre)

both front anti roll bar drop link dust covers perishing/splitting(adjustable drop link)

both front brake disc backing plates lose but still secure(corroded around fixing points)

both rear brake pipes to hoses corroded

both rear tyres worn and on legal limit(255/35/19)

chip in windscreen

front brake pads chipping on edges(outer pads)

fuel cap seal perishing

play in O/S/F lower arm inner rear bush

rear diff wet of oil

rear view mirror deteriorated but not affecting the view to the rear

suspect N/S/R shock absorber failing

Fail 18 Sep 2017 125,158 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

suspect N/S/R shock absorber failing

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (from rear box joint corroded /rear clamp corroded/broken advise new clamps) (7.1.2)

N/S indicator side repeater starting to show white light

N/S/R indicator starting to show white light

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

all coil spring corroded

bolts missing from exhaust joints(cat to centre)

both front anti roll bar drop link dust covers perishing/splitting(adjustable drop link)

both front brake disc backing plates lose but still secure(corroded around fixing points)

both rear brake pipes to hoses corroded

both rear tyres worn and on legal limit(255/35/19)

chip in windscreen

front brake pads chipping on edges(outer pads)

fuel cap seal perishing

play in O/S/F lower arm inner rear bush

rear diff wet of oil

rear view mirror deteriorated but not affecting the view to the rear

Pass 12 Sep 2016 116,684 miles

DIFF LEAKING OIL

FRONT SUSPENSION STRUTS HAVE SLIGHT MOVEMENT IN ADJUSTABLE HOUSINGS, ADVISE STRIP AND INSPECT

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front tyre wearing inner shoulder

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

Fail 12 Sep 2016 116,684 miles

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

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

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

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

DIFF LEAKING OIL

FRONT SUSPENSION STRUTS HAVE SLIGHT MOVEMENT IN ADJUSTABLE HOUSINGS, ADVISE STRIP AND INSPECT

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front tyre wearing inner shoulder

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

Pass 10 Sep 2015 99,101 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2014 89,679 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2013 76,000 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2012 65,383 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2011 60,628 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2010 57,078 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2009 48,256 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2008 39,588 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2007 32,823 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2006 26,174 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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LM02 YVZ is a 2002 BMW M3 in Grey with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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

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