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LN52 VOB

2002 BMW M3

Grey Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

112,971 mi
Last recorded112,971 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 2002 BMW M377,945 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLN52 VOB
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 112,971 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ALL 4 DISK'S (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Central Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FRONT TO BACK (1.1.11 (c))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material TO FLEXI (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material TO FLEXI (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Outer Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view CHIP (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive DIF (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2024 112,600 miles

Central Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced SUB-FRAME SUPPORTS (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Central Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing CORROSION (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing CORROSION (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 17 Oct 2023 111,925 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive DIFF SEAL (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fluid leak, but not excessive ENGINE REAR (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2022 109,678 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive REAR DIFF (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Sep 2022 109,678 miles

Brake performance not tested DUE TO LEAK IN SYSTEM AT FRONT (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system FLEXI (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive REAR DIFF (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2021 106,320 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2021 106,316 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator likely to become detached (4.4.1 (c) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Front Direction indicator likely to become detached (4.4.1 (c) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Jan 2021 106,275 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases center exhaust flange (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive diff oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

tyre pressure light

Pass 12 Jul 2019 104,715 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 9 Jul 2019 104,713 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear fog lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.5.4 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Central Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.9mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Jun 2018 101,160 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 29 May 2017 96,246 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 29 Jun 2016 91,470 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2015 83,166 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2014 80,236 miles
Pass 2 May 2013 75,844 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2012 71,369 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2012 71,369 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Pass 7 Mar 2011 65,964 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2010 58,029 miles

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

Fail 5 Jan 2010 58,029 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2009 48,060 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2008 38,113 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2007 29,246 miles

Parking brake lever is impeded in its travel (3.1.6c)

Pass 12 Jan 2007 29,246 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 VOB is a 2002 BMW M3 in Grey with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 LN52 VOB, 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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LN52 VOB is a 2002 BMW M3, first registered on 19 December 2002.

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