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LN02 HSG

2002 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

91,335 mi
Last recorded91,335 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2012
Typical for 2002 BMW M377,945 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLN02 HSG
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2012 91,335 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2012 91,335 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

OUTER SILLS PLASTIC COVERS ON.

Pass 21 Jan 2011 85,457 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2011 85,457 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 26 Jan 2010 78,177 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2009 70,767 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

cut in nearside rear tyre

Fail 8 Jan 2009 70,741 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Jan 2008 61,750 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2007 58,193 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2007 58,193 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

All brake discs lipped and corroded.

Both side repeaters condinsated.

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

Pass 14 Feb 2006 51,488 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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LN02 HSG is a 2002 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 LN02 HSG, 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 LN02 HSG registered?

LN02 HSG is a 2002 BMW M3, first registered on 1 March 2002.

Is LN02 HSG safe to buy?

The MOT history for LN02 HSG shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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