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LO02 DYC

2002 BMW M3

Grey Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2020
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

35,581 mi
Last recorded35,581 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2019
Typical for 2002 BMW M377,945 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLO02 DYC
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2019 35,581 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2017 35,514 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2016 34,913 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2014 34,804 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear tyre sidewall damaged and wheel damaged

offside front tyre sidewall damaged

Fail 15 Jul 2013 33,707 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 15 Jul 2013 33,707 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2010 33,706 miles

N/S/F Suspension noisy when driving on & off str: locks.

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 13 Apr 2010 33,706 miles

Front registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Rear registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

N/S/F Suspension noisy when driving on & off str: locks.

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 28 Mar 2009 33,706 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2007 32,137 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2006 24,998 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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LO02 DYC is a 2002 BMW M3 in Grey with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 LO02 DYC, 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 LO02 DYC registered?

LO02 DYC is a 2002 BMW M3, first registered on 23 August 2002.

Is LO02 DYC safe to buy?

The MOT history for LO02 DYC shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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