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LO52 CBU

2002 BMW M3

Silver Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

107,339 mi
Last recorded107,339 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2017
Typical for 2002 BMW M377,945 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLO52 CBU
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2017 107,339 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2016 102,134 miles

Nearside Front tyre inside edge wearing

Offside Rear tyre inside edge wearing

Fail 8 Apr 2016 102,134 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front tyre inside edge wearing

Offside Rear tyre inside edge wearing

Pass 28 Feb 2015 101,459 miles

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

n/s/r 1/2 shaft outer boot split

rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 1 Mar 2014 99,187 miles

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

Fail 24 Feb 2014 99,187 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 15 Feb 2013 93,805 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2013 93,805 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 22 Feb 2012 86,695 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2010 86,326 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2010 84,296 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2010 84,267 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 23 Dec 2008 80,279 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2007 59,815 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2006 39,227 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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LO52 CBU is a 2002 BMW M3 in Silver with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 LO52 CBU, 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

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What year was LO52 CBU registered?

LO52 CBU is a 2002 BMW M3, first registered on 31 October 2002.

Is LO52 CBU safe to buy?

The MOT history for LO52 CBU shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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