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LR02 RLZ

2002 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jul 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

24,500 mi
Last recorded24,500 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2026
Typical for 2002 BMW M377,945 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR02 RLZ
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2026 24,500 miles

Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 May 2025

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 21 May 2024 13,550 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Rear differential leaking oil

Pass 26 May 2023

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear differential leaking oil

Fail 23 May 2023

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Rubber blade torn along entire length (3.4 (b) (ii))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective Cracked seal (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed Cracked to expose cord (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Cracked to expose cord (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear differential leaking oil

Pass 31 May 2022

Central Rear OIL LEAKING Differential

Pass 12 May 2021
Pass 29 May 2020
Pass 4 Jun 2019

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Apr 2018

Oil leak slight

Pass 5 Apr 2017
Pass 23 Apr 2016
Pass 2 Apr 2015
Fail 2 Apr 2015

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 2 Apr 2014 9,425 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2013 10,275 miles

Rear differential pinion seal slight leak.

Pass 10 Apr 2012

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear differential slight seep oil.

Pass 15 Apr 2011

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Pass 19 Apr 2010 14,075 miles
Pass 1 May 2009 4,850 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)

Pass 12 Oct 2006 13,180 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2005 12,245 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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LR02 RLZ is a 2002 BMW M3 in Blue with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 RLZ, 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 RLZ registered?

LR02 RLZ is a 2002 BMW M3, first registered on 12 June 2002.

Is LR02 RLZ safe to buy?

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