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LM51 LCT

2002 BMW M3

Silver Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2013
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

66,605 mi
Last recorded66,605 miles
Recorded on29 May 2012
Typical for 2002 BMW M377,945 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM51 LCT
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 May 2012 66,605 miles

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

headlight leveling device broken not a fail at this time so pass and advise

o/s front indicator cover broken not affecting operation of light so pass and advise

Fail 28 May 2012 66,602 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

headlight leveling device broken not a fail at this time so pass and advise

o/s front indicator cover broken not affecting operation of light so pass and advise

Pass 31 May 2011 58,438 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2010 57,899 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2009 41,788 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2009 41,788 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

SPARE WHEEL MISSING

Fail 24 Jan 2009 40,895 miles

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

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

Offside Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 2 Apr 2008 33,870 miles

n/s/f tyre wall damaged

Fail 1 Apr 2008 33,870 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

n/s/f tyre wall damaged

Pass 5 Jan 2007 28,557 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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LM51 LCT is a 2002 BMW M3 in Silver with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 LM51 LCT, 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 LM51 LCT registered?

LM51 LCT is a 2002 BMW M3, first registered on 7 January 2002.

Is LM51 LCT safe to buy?

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