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LN52 DDE

2002 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Sep 2026
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

93,008 mi
Last recorded93,008 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2025
Typical for 2002 BMW M377,945 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2025 93,008 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2024 90,791 miles

Rear diff light misting of oil

Pass 21 Sep 2023 89,396 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2022 87,782 miles

Windscreen seriously discoloured but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2021 85,853 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

slight damage to both front tyres outer sidewalls

Pass 18 Nov 2020 82,082 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

slight damage to the outer sidewalls of both front tyres

Pass 2 Oct 2019 80,704 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2018 77,240 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Side repeater slightly discoloured os/ns (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

fuel cap seal perishing

Pass 14 Sep 2017 72,794 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 9 Sep 2016 69,060 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2015 64,786 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2014 61,261 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2014 61,232 miles

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

nsf tyre wall splitting and close to cords

Pass 17 Sep 2013 58,013 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2012 54,285 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2011 51,276 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2010 48,625 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2009 45,030 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2008 38,400 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2006 24,771 miles

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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LN52 DDE is a 2002 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 DDE, 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 LN52 DDE registered?

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

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