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LN51 WLV

2002 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jul 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

106,195 mi
Last recorded106,195 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2026
Typical for 2002 BMW M377,945 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2026 106,195 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2025 105,950 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2024 105,884 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2023 105,797 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2022 105,280 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2021 104,754 miles

Nearside Rear tyre at 2mm

Offside Front tyre at 3mm

Offside Rear tyre at 3mm

Pass 24 Jan 2020 104,634 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2019 103,879 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2018 103,791 miles

sensor loose at o/s/f

Pass 9 Feb 2017 102,227 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2016 101,300 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 5 Feb 2016 101,292 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported brake hose (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 8 Sep 2014 101,029 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 26 Sep 2013 99,747 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

slight oil leak at engine

slight oil leak at rear diff

Pass 28 Sep 2012 97,376 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 4 Oct 2010 86,499 miles

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

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

nearside rear tyre has cuts on sidewall

Pass 9 Oct 2009 82,281 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2008 77,288 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2008 77,283 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 4 Feb 2008 68,287 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2007 51,202 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2006 34,009 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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LN51 WLV is a 2002 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 LN51 WLV, 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 LN51 WLV registered?

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

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