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LM52 CYL

2002 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2025
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

29,281 mi
Last recorded29,281 miles
Recorded on29 May 2024
Typical for 2002 BMW M377,945 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM52 CYL
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 May 2024 29,281 miles

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

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

Undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of vehicle

Fail 29 May 2024 29,281 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of vehicle

Pass 27 May 2022 29,092 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2020 28,637 miles

Both front tyres worn on outer edges

Pass 29 Aug 2018 27,805 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2018 27,793 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Apr 2017 27,110 miles
Pass 16 May 2015 26,256 miles

both front tyres worn on outer edge

screw in off side front tyre

Pass 8 Dec 2012 25,877 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2011 25,065 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2010 23,754 miles

both front tyres worn low outer edge

Pass 18 Dec 2009 21,895 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2008 19,510 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2007 17,665 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2007 15,699 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2006 12,036 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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LM52 CYL is a 2002 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 LM52 CYL, 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 LM52 CYL registered?

LM52 CYL is a 2002 BMW M3, first registered on 9 December 2002.

Is LM52 CYL safe to buy?

The MOT history for LM52 CYL shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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