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LM52 HWE

2002 BMW M3

Grey Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

140,826 mi
Last recorded140,826 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2016
Typical for 2002 BMW M377,945 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM52 HWE
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2016 140,826 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

nearside handbrake effort low

Fail 22 Sep 2016 140,826 miles

Front Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

nearside handbrake effort low

Pass 9 Sep 2015 132,749 miles

both rear exhaust clamps heavily corrodede

offside front flexi brake hose slightly deteriorated

Fail 7 Sep 2015 132,745 miles

Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded near fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

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

both rear exhaust clamps heavily corrodede

offside front flexi brake hose slightly deteriorated

Pass 24 Jul 2014 120,890 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2014 120,890 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2013 114,499 miles

both front tyres worn smooth on inner tread edges

Fail 6 Jun 2013 114,497 miles

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

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both front tyres worn smooth on inner tread edges

Pass 31 May 2012 95,550 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 31 May 2012 95,550 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 Jun 2011 77,894 miles

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

Fail 6 Jun 2011 77,894 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 4 Jun 2010 59,706 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2009 53,073 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 2 Jun 2008 48,354 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2007 38,815 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2006 27,936 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 HWE is a 2002 BMW M3 in Grey with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 LM52 HWE, 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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What year was LM52 HWE registered?

LM52 HWE is a 2002 BMW M3, first registered on 27 December 2002.

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