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LN02 MLE

2002 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2022
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

146,162 mi
Last recorded146,162 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2021
Typical for 2002 BMW M377,945 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2021 146,162 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2018 138,432 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2017 136,399 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Sep 2015 120,412 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened TO REAR ALL FOUR (3.5.1i)

REAR BRAKE PIPES PROTECTED IN SEALENT

Rear coil spring corroded BOTH SIDES (2.4.C.1b)

UNDER TRAY FITED

Pass 22 Sep 2014 113,575 miles

Oil leak

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 13 Sep 2014 113,565 miles

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

Oil leak

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Sep 2013 107,140 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 28 Jul 2012 98,827 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2011 89,847 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2010 82,487 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2009 78,569 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2008 72,887 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2007 68,463 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2006 60,201 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 MLE is a 2002 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 LN02 MLE, 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 MLE registered?

LN02 MLE is a 2002 BMW M3, first registered on 7 March 2002.

Is LN02 MLE safe to buy?

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