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LR02 RJX

2002 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

105,751 mi
Last recorded105,751 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2012
Typical for 2002 BMW M377,945 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR02 RJX
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2012 105,751 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2011 98,102 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

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

engine oil low

headlamp self adjusting sensor siezed and broken off lower arm off side front

off side rear brake binding

Fail 13 Sep 2011 98,098 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

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

engine oil low

headlamp self adjusting sensor siezed and broken off lower arm off side front

off side rear brake binding

Pass 7 Sep 2010 89,145 miles

Auxiliary drive belts slightly deteriorated.

Front brake discs slightly worn.

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

Offside front tyre slightly worn on outer edge.

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

Pass 16 Sep 2009 78,070 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

strongly advise cuts in outer sidewall rim protector of offside front and offside rear tyres

strongly advise offside rear tyre has a deep cut in the tread area not above allowed limits.

Fail 11 Sep 2009 77,780 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

strongly advise cuts in outer sidewall rim protector of offside front and offside rear tyres

strongly advise offside rear tyre has a deep cut in the tread area not above allowed limits.

Pass 4 Sep 2008 68,556 miles

osf tyre outer sidewall cut

Pass 24 Aug 2007 61,364 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2006 55,782 miles

near side front tyre worn badly on inner and outer edges

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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LR02 RJX is a 2002 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 LR02 RJX, 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 LR02 RJX registered?

LR02 RJX is a 2002 BMW M3, first registered on 10 June 2002.

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