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LN52 DDA

2002 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Sep 2026
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

31,658 mi
Last recorded31,658 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 2002 BMW M377,945 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLN52 DDA
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025 31,658 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2024 31,010 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2023 26,299 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 23 Sep 2022 25,317 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2021 24,486 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2020 23,229 miles

engine covers and under trays obscuring some components

Fail 19 Sep 2020 23,217 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

engine covers and under trays obscuring some components

Pass 7 Sep 2019 22,865 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

engine covers and under trays obscuring some components

Pass 15 Sep 2018 22,063 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

engine covers and under trays obscuring some components

Pass 16 Sep 2017 21,688 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 10 Sep 2016 21,172 miles

Rear tyres wearing low on the inside

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 19 Sep 2015 20,447 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 20 Sep 2014 19,102 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2013 18,758 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2012 18,532 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2011 17,764 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2010 17,061 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2009 16,141 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2008 14,227 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2007 12,946 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2006 11,946 miles

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

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)

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

oil on minimum

Pass 9 Sep 2005 9,636 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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LN52 DDA 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 95.5%.

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 LN52 DDA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of LN52 DDA?

You can check the full history of LN52 DDA by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was LN52 DDA registered?

LN52 DDA is a 2002 BMW M3, first registered on 11 September 2002.

Is LN52 DDA safe to buy?

The MOT history for LN52 DDA shows 22 tests with a 95.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does LN52 DDA have outstanding finance?

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