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LN51 VNE

2002 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2013
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

76,145 mi
Last recorded76,145 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2012
Typical for 2002 BMW M377,945 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLN51 VNE
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2012 76,145 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2011 75,424 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2010 73,016 miles

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

Fail 8 Dec 2010 72,984 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 22 Dec 2009 70,043 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a tie bar joint (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

both rear tyres slightly wearing on inner edges

n/s/f tyre has cut on sidewall

n/s/f tyre slightly wearing on edges

Fail 14 Dec 2009 69,817 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a tie bar joint (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

both rear tyres slightly wearing on inner edges

n/s/f tyre has cut on sidewall

n/s/f tyre slightly wearing on edges

Pass 28 Jan 2009 60,042 miles

Airbag light on dash

Rear disc corroded

Pass 8 Jan 2008 52,798 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2007 52,791 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2006 41,062 miles

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

both outer sills covered

slight play in nearside front wheel bearing

Pass 23 Dec 2005 38,730 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

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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LN51 VNE 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 72.7%.

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 LN51 VNE, 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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LN51 VNE is a 2002 BMW M3, first registered on 30 January 2002.

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